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Honduras forward Carlos Pavon celebrates his penalty-kick goal against the United States.

USA loses to Honduras 3-1 in World Cup warmup 2010

Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Abby Wambach's goal in extra time forced a penalty-kick shootout.

One Save Leads to Another Matthew Futterman 2011

But after losing at Thailand 1-0 last month in the first leg of the match, the Palestinians needed a second goal to keep the game from a decisive penalty-kick shootout.

In West Bank, a loss in soccer is still seen as a victory 2011

Zambia won the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time Monday, topping Ivory Coast in a wild penalty-kick shootout following a scoreless match.

That's a First: Zambia Is the King of Africa 2012

In the resulting penalty-kick shootout American goalkeeper Hope Solo managed to stop one of the Brazil attempts, securing an astonishing win for the U.S.

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Nets Third-Best World Cup Audience for ESPN 2011

Japan, playing on the shoulders of a recovering nation, showed unremitting heart, seldom dominating the action but capitalizing when it mattered on offense—and getting spectacular goaltending by Ayumi Kaihori in the penalty-kick shootout.

A Year's Worth of Nerves in a Day Jason Gay 2011

But after losing at Thailand 1-0 last month in the first leg of the match, the Palestinians needed a second goal to keep the game from a decisive penalty-kick shootout.

In West Bank, a loss in soccer is still seen as a victory 2011

In the final, the women in blue trailed the U.S. squad throughout the game, but stubbornly chased down each point, and finally came out on top in the decisive penalty-kick round.

Soccer Win Brings Joy to Nation Yoree Koh 2011

TV's all-time soccer record in the U.S. remains the iconic 1999 Women's World Cup championship, with17.98 million watching on ABC as the American's defeated China in a riveting penalty-kick shootout

Japan's Victory in the Women's World Cup Sets ESPN Soccer Record 2011

West Germany also defeated the Three Lions in the 1990 semifinals, on penalty kicks, and also scored a penalty-kick win in the 1996 European Championship semifinals (the tournament was held in England).

England vs. Germany in World Cup round of 16 2010