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Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who missed to score(and Brazil won) in the penalty shootout in 1994 worldcup finals between Italy and Brazil?

  1. Del Piero

  2. Roberto Baggio

  3. Paolo Maldini

  4. Philippo Inzaghi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Roberto Baggio missed the final penalty for Italy in the 1994 World Cup final shootout against Brazil, handing Brazil the trophy. This is one of the most famous moments in World Cup history. Baggio, known as 'The Divine Ponytail,' had carried Italy through the tournament but his final kick sailed over the crossbar.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

What is "Golden Goal" in FIFA matches?

  1. Winning goal in the normal 90 minutes

  2. Goal by the captain

  3. Sudden death winning goal in the extra time period (after 90 minutes level scores)

  4. Winning goal during the penalty shoot out
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Golden Goal rule stated that if a match was tied after 90 minutes, the first team to score in extra time would win immediately - sudden death. This rule was used in FIFA tournaments from 1998-2002 but was later replaced by the current system where full extra time is played regardless of goals scored.