Shadowing Practice: What If the World Cup Was ONLY Penalty Shootouts? - Learn English Speaking with Video
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The end.
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Neymar to go first.
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Great stop!
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And the keeper punches the air.
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I think some mind games were played there, Peter, it certainly did the trick.
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Up steps the man with the armband.
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Oh, you're not going to save that.
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Brilliantly done, never took his eye off the keeper either.
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This for Paraty.
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Never in doubt.
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How confident was that?
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Backed himself all the way.
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Bruno Fernandes is a picture of calm despite the moment.
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Oh, that's a great get by the keeper.
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I think the keeper did very well to stay upright until the very end.
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Lucas Paqueta, the third man up.
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Oh, the upright and back out.
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He didn't need to cut things so finely.
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Vitinha is third in line.
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Oh, great save!
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That is a great save!
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Bruno Gimaraes is the fourth man to step up.
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Oh, sent in the wrong way.
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Yeah, made his mind up very quickly and just didn't waver.
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Pedro Neto is fourth up.
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Great penalty, out-witted the keeper.
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Brilliantly done, never took his eye off the keeper either.
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Martinelli, the last of the designated five.
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I actually think he was quite brave to do that, Peter, but it was the right result.
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This to stay in it.
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Oh, he saved it!
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And that's done it!
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Brazil have won it by the barest of margins.
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Two sides more or less inseparable until the final kick of the ball from the Spartans.
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And so the penalty shootout about to commence and as a player this is when you have to hold your nerve.
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Well they just couldn't make it happen.
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He scored in the bottom corner and he steps up to take the shot.
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And he finds the net, he could hardly miss. In it goes!
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Superb placement there.
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And up he comes, doing his best to remain focused.
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And he succeeds in finding the bottom corner.
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as straight as an arrow composure is so important under these trying circumstances
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and there it is perfectly executed so much hinging on this
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And the drama will continue.
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One penalty away from victory.
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A mountain of pressure on him, but he withstands the test, and they've got and won it.
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Well, cool, composed, and really good technique.
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A match-winning penalty, and probably deserved over the course of the game.
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Mbappe is over the first kick.
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Oh, great save, that is a great save Well,
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he had a little look at the goalkeeper And maybe that put him off Perisic,
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pondering where to put it I actually think he was quite brave to do that,
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Peter But it was the right result Vistan to level matters.
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You need a very strong mind in those situations.
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Any penalty that goes in is a good one.
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So on to the second man.
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Big character, big moment, big save.
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up steps mr. dependable
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no hit it straight down the keeper's throat
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I suspect a change of mind could have been the problem then
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now it is the turn of the captain that's a brilliant read
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well it was a possibility of happening like that The way he was moving beforehand, very good save.
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Oh, it's a really good save.
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I think some mind games were played there, Peter.
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It certainly did the trick.
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Baturina, fourth in their queue.
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Made it look easy.
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Looks like he's done it a thousand times, never looked like missing.
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He must, but can he?
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What poise, what noise!
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Credit to him, you really need courage to do that in these circumstances as well.
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All eyes on him as he places the ball.
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Main Yon, now the only hope.
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And no, the pressure just too much.
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And that takes us to sudden death.
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A huge pressure penalty reserved only for the bravest of men.
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Well, you can't approach a penalty with any doubt, or you'll have to rely on it.
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Look.
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The margin of error is zero.
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And back, won't do it!
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Well, that's just wonderful, Peter.
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The pressure was on,
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but that's just superb mentality mentality the mindset did stay strong France have won it by the barest of margins
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and now it is all about the penalty shootout so lethal in front of goal
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Mental preparation is such a big part of this. And he scores! And there it is!
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Perfectly executed!
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He had to score, and he does.
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His turn to try to convert from the spot.
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And just like that, he's come up with the save
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and he finds the net he could hardly miss
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and confidently converts it can he convert
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and he succeeds in finding the bottom corner Well,
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this has to go in.
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Well, missing was unthinkable.
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Well, this could be the one on
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and golfed by all the pressure he nevertheless puts it away
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to win this penalty shooter well it's a good penalty he showed a lot of composure there
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and overall they probably just about deserve to win this game .
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An exchange of stairs, and we're ready to go. And he duly obliges.
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That's the example they will want to follow.
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It is the lonely walk.
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Gekpo pondering where to put it.
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That's a brilliant read!
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Well, he felt the goalkeeper outsteered him there, which gave him the edge.
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Argentina with this chance to pull two clear.
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Great stop, and the keeper punches the air.
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Well, he had a little look at the goalkeeper, and maybe that put him off.
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so on to the second man a swift riposte
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Fernandes is the third man to step forward oh it's a really good save Well,
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I think he had the measure of that all the way, Peter, and he is pumped.
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We're on to number three here.
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I think he instinctively knew the keeper was going to move.
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This for parity.
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Oh, you're not going to save that.
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Good penalty.
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The keeper might have done him a favour in committing just a bit early.
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Reinders is the fourth man to step up.
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Made it look easy.
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How confident was that?
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Backed himself all the way.
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And he's held away.
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We're talking about a pressure penalty.
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Now there's a penalty.
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Yeah, he looks so confident as well.
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The keeper's notes didn't help him then.
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Martinez must save this, it is that simple.
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Oh, brilliant, he had to save it, and he did.
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And the drama continues.
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Some can barely watch here, every kick potentially pivotal.
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Brilliantly done, never took his eye off the keeper either.
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The Netherlands are looking to save match point.
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And that is the end of that.
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Oh, that was tense.
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Boy, that was tense.
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We're all sweating here.
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Argentina have won it by the barest of margins.
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Two sides more or less inseparable.
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And so the penalty shootout about to commence, and as a player, this is when you have to hold your nerve.
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Well, he fired it straight down the middle.
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Can he remain calm?
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He had to score, and he does.
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And Slosseth home, right into the bottom corner.
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Excellent penalty.
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He's gambled on direction, and won.
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And the penalty converted here.
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Filed by the post.
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But it comes down to this.
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In, and they win.
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Oh, a really huge save!
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They need this one.
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And delivering in the heat of battle.
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Destiny in their own hands hands
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a matter of pressure on him but he withstands the test and they've gone and won it well,
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cool, composed and really good technically a match winning penalty and probably deserved over the course of the game .
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Which way will he go? And he duly obliges.
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Well, so far, so good, Peter.
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Yeah, good pen, that.
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So, both teams on the board.
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Now it is the turn of the captain.
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I actually think he was quite brave to do that, Peter, but it was the right result.
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So, on to the second man.
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Rifles at home.
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You need a very strong mind in those situations.
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Any penalty that goes in is a good one.
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Good penalty.
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The keeper might have done him a favour in committing just a bit early.
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On to number three here.
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Oh, Cooley does it.
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And it's 3-3.
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Trossard is fourth up.
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And he puts it away.
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Well, you can't approach a penalty with any doubt, or you'll have to rely on...
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Look, Kubo is the fourth man to step forward for them.
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Credit to him.
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You really need courage to do that in these circumstances as well.
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The last of the designated five.
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No!
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Denied remarkably!
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That is how you answer the call.
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Gamesmanship or not, Peter, whatever he did worked a treat.
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Everyone here are holding their breath.
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And that will do it!
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So it all ends in heartbreak, all the effort, all the exhaustion, all the exhaustion and it counts for nothing.
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So Jim, quite a game, decided in the end, in the only way...
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And so the penalty shootout about to commence and as a player this is when you have to hold your nerve.
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And that is when you need your goalkeeper.
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He had to score, and he does.
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Can he convert?
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Goalkeeper beaten from the spot. And there it is.
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perfectly executed as straight as an arrow composure is so important under these trying circumstances
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and he finds the net he could hardly miss in it goes
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political as always in front of goal
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so much on the line with regard
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to this penalty well
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missing was unthinkable well this could be the one .
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Engulfed by all the pressure, he nevertheless puts it away to win this penalty shootout.
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Well, it's a good penalty.
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He showed a lot of composure there.
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And overall, they probably just about deserve to win this game.
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And this will test the mentality of any footballer.
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Oh, brilliant goalkeeper.
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Can he keep us cool?
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Goalkeeper beats him from the spot.
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And straight down the middle.
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Mental preparation is such a big part of this. And there it is.
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Perfectly executed.
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He had to score and he does.
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Can he remain calm?
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Job done from the spot.
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Pelinical as always in front of goal.
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And it wasn't the greatest penalty, and it's been saved by the keeper. And he scores!
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well this has to go in
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well he fired it straight down the middle can he get the better of the keeper
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And that's how to keep it alive!
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So lethal in front of goal, and he steps up to take the shot.
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Oh, and the save to win it.
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They prevailed and then penalty shoots out.
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Well, he's just the right way, and what a good stop that is.
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A match-winning stop, brilliant from the keeper.
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And now it is all about the penalty shootout.
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Well, the keeper reacted magnificently.
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So lethal in front of goal.
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Can he keep us cool?
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As straight as an arrow And he's denied them from the spot
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Pelinickel as always in front of goal
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well dead centre with that penalty
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and he steps up to take the shot
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he scored in the
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bottom corner job done from the spot
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and straight down the middle they know what a failure here would mean
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well missing was unthinkable Well he fired it straight down the middle And he steps up to take his penalty
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And there is the big moment in this penalty The goalkeeper's contribution means They have won it!
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Well that's a top-class save.
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No wonder he's celebrating.
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That's a brilliant moment for him.
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An exchange of stairs and we're ready to go.
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1-0.
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That's the example they will want to follow.
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Great stop!
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And a keeper punches the air.
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Yeah.
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Well, he had a little look at the goalkeeper, and maybe that put him off.
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Argentina with the chance to go two up.
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Up by two.
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Two up!
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Well, this is effectively a very welcome cushion, Peter.
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so down by two another miss can be game set and match
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oh that's a great get by the keeper well whatever he did it worked did it not Jim gamesmanship
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or not Peter whatever he did worked a treat big character big moment big save Oh, look at that.
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Japan really cannot miss this.
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Oh, it's a really good save.
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Talk about coming up with the goods.
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Well, Peter, I think he did well to hold his nerve then, probably gave him that important edge.
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This to win it, no pressure of course.
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Oh, he's won it all right!
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Argentina have done it, taken to the very edge they may have been, but they have prevailed through sheer strength of personality.
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So, Jim, quite a game.
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And this will test the mentality of any footballer.
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And he's beaten the keeper.
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And that is when you need your goalkeeper. and confidently convert it.
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Well, it's all about keeping a cool head.
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And just like that, he's come up with the same. In it goes.
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Well, he has to think positive thoughts.
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Oh, and the save to win it!
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They prevail and then penalty shootout.
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Well, he's just the right way, and what a good stop that is and Max Williams-Scott brilliant from the keeper
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and this will test the mentality of any footballer and his own unique run up there but a good goal
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and he's beaten the keeper He had to score, and he does.
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And he steps up to take the shot.
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So lethal in front of goal.
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A moment he dearly wishes he could have back.
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And that penalty attempt well below average.
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A stroke as an arrow.
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Mental preparation is such a big part of this.
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Goalkeeper beaten from the spot.
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Almost intolerable pressure.
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And that's how Dukita's alive! And he scores!
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And they keep the pot boiling.
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And he finds the net he could hardly miss.
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And delivering in the heat of battle.
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Job done from the spot.
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And there is the big moment in this penalty shooter.
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The goalkeeper's contribution means they have won it.
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They have won it.
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Well, that's a top-class save.
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No wonder he's celebrating.
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That's a brilliant moment for him.
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Which way will he go? And he duly obliges.
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That's the example they will want to follow.
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Havertz is engaging in a bit of mind games before stepping up.
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That's a brilliant read!
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I think some mind games were played there, Peter.
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It certainly did the trick.
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England are putting real pressure on here if they put this away.
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Up by two.
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And that is a giant step towards the line.
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A great position now, but still work to be done.
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Oh, sent him the wrong way.
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Brilliantly done.
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Never took his eye off the keeper either.
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England with the chance to go two up.
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Oh, that's a great get by the keeper.
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I think the keeper did very well to stay upright until the very end.
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Busiala, the third man up.
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Oh, and the keeper gets right too.
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He knew exactly what he wanted to do there and executed it perfectly.
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Bellingham is the fourth man to step up.
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Never in doubt.
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Looks like he's done it a thousand times, never looked like missing.
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So the fourth man in line walking up to the spot.
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It's Gridge!
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Rice, last of the original five to walk forward.
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Yeah, looks so confident as well.
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The keeper's notes didn't help him then.
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He just has to trust his instincts and pick the right spot.
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And that will do it!
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England have won it by the barest of margins.
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Two sides more or less inseparable until the final kick of the ball from the spot.
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And now it is all about the penalty shootout.
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and his own unique run up there but a good goal so lethal in front of goal,
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can he get the better of the keeper?
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and the penalty converted down the middle Loud and accurate, that penalty.
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Can he convert?
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And he finds the net.
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He could hardly miss.
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And he succeeds in finding the bottom corner.
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Mental preparation is such a big part of this. And it's gone in.
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and confidently converts it and he steps up to take the shot
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goalkeeper beaten from the spot and they know this has to go in And they backed it!
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His turn to try to convert from the spot.
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And he's beaten the keeper!
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And the drama will continue! continue and he scores
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and delivering in the heat of battle And straight down the middle,
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can he remain calm?
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And there is the big moment in this penalty queue down.
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The goalkeeper's contribution means they have won it.
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Well that's a top class save, no wonder he celebrates it.
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That's a brilliant home for him.
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Thank you.
About This Lesson
This lesson uses dynamic penalty shootout commentary to boost your english speaking practice and listening skills. You’ll engage with fast-paced, emotional dialogue—perfect for mastering real-world pronunciation and fluency. By shadowing the video, you’ll learn to mimic natural intonation, stress, and rhythm, all while absorbing common sports-related phrases. It’s a fun way to improve your ability to follow and reproduce conversational English under "pressure," just like the players in the video!
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Hold your nerve: To stay calm under pressure. Example: "Players must hold their nerve during penalty shootouts."
- Sent the keeper the wrong way: To trick the goalkeeper by kicking the ball in the opposite direction they dive. Example: "Bruno Gimaraes sent the keeper the wrong way to score."
- Barest of margins: A very narrow win. Example: "Brazil won by the barest of margins."
- Out-witted: To outsmart someone. Example: "Pedro Neto out-witted the keeper with a great penalty."
- Composure: Calmness in stressful situations. Example: "Composure is key when taking a match-winning penalty."
Practice Tips
To get the most from this shadowing site exercise, start by listening to short clips (5-10 seconds) of the commentary. Pause, then repeat immediately—focus on matching the speaker’s speed and tone. The video’s energetic delivery (with quick shifts from excitement to tension) is ideal for training your mouth to move quickly and clearly. For improve english pronunciation, pay attention to stressed words like "GREAT save" or "BRILLIANTLY done"—emphasize these to sound natural. Use shadow speech techniques: mirror the speaker’s body language (e.g., the keeper’s "punching the air") to connect physical movement with speech, which boosts fluency. Repeat tricky phrases ("mountain of pressure," "perfectly executed") until they flow without hesitation. Over time, this shadowspeaks practice will help you speak English with the confidence of a seasoned commentator!
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.