New penalty shootout rules
You're referring to the new penalty shootout rules introduced by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in 2020!
Here are the key changes:
- Golden Goal: If a team scores in the penalty shootout, they win the match immediately. This eliminates the need for a shootout to continue until a winner is determined.
- Reduced Number of Penalty Takers: Each team can now name only 5 penalty takers, down from the previous 7. This change aims to reduce the number of players involved in the shootout and make it more strategic.
- No More "Sudden Death": The shootout will continue until a winner is determined, but with the Golden Goal rule, the match can end at any point if a team scores.
- No More "Re-Takes": If a goalkeeper makes a save and the attacking team scores, the shootout will continue with the next penalty taker. There will be no re-takes or re-shoots.
- Increased Use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR): VAR will be used to review penalty shootout decisions, including whether the ball crossed the goal line, if a player committed a foul during the shootout, and if the goalkeeper moved off their line before the ball was kicked.
These changes aim to make penalty shootouts more exciting, strategic, and fair. What do you think about these new rules?