Lasted 45 minutes: the longest penalty shootout in the history of football was played. Video

The match of the third league of the Israeli championship between Dimona and Shimshon went down in the history of world football, as the teams played the longest penalty shootout. In the playoff match for the right to advance to the next division, the players were forced to hit 56 shots from the spot to determine the winner.

Regular time ended in a 2-2 draw, reports Xinhua news agency. The penalty shootout lasted 45 minutes. The decisive shot with the score 22:22 was scored by Dimona goalkeeper Avihai Dahan, who failed to beat his colleague and Shimshona Gal Navon.

Thus, the penalty shootout in Israel exceeded the previous record by two goals, set in 2022 by the English "Washington" and "Bedlington", who determined the winner in 54 attempts.

Earlier, Mynai goalkeeper Oleksandr Kemkin saved two penalties in the 95th minute of the Premier League match and saved his team's victory.

As OBOZ.UA previously reported, a new football rule will be in effect at the 2024 European Championship, which will be held at German stadiums this summer.

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