What is Penalty kick?
[[File:WorldCup1994BulgariaGermany.jpg|thumb|German [[Lothar Matthäus]] scoring a penalty against [[Bulgaria national football team|Bulgaria]]]] A '''penalty kick''' (short '''pen''') is a type of free kick in [[football]]. The ball is 11 meters away from the goal post. A penalty kick is taken by the team which has been fouled if the violent act is made in the [[penalty box]]. == Penalty shootout == Penalties can also happen in a [[penalty shootout]], when there is a draw in a match even after added extra time. {{sport-stub}} [[Category:Football (soccer) terminology]]