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England's goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made four crucial saves to preserve a 1-0 victory over Iceland, keeping the team's perfect World Cup qualifying record intact. Her world-class performance in the tense second half showed exactly why she's become England's go-to keeper in critical moments.
Goalkeeper Matej Kovar became a national hero Thursday night, saving two penalties to send the Czech Republic to their World Cup play-off final after an incredible comeback from 2-0 down. The Czechs will face Denmark on March 31 for a chance at their first World Cup appearance in 20 years.
Soma Vogel made four penalty saves to send Hungary past defending champions Spain in a thrilling water polo quarterfinal in Belgrade. The dramatic shootout victory marks one of the tournament's biggest upsets.
Stanley Nwabali stopped two of the world's best strikers in a penalty shootout to secure Nigeria's third-place finish at AFCON 2025. The Super Eagles goalkeeper revealed his secret weapon wasn't watching penalty videos but studying the players during their regular club matches.
Stanley Nwabali stopped Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush from the penalty spot to give Nigeria third place at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles bounced back from their semifinal heartbreak with a brilliant shootout performance against Egypt.