Liew contends that penalty shootouts are more than a simple lottery; they test ball‑striking, placement, research, psychology and mettle under pressure. While skill and preparation are crucial, he acknowledges that random factors such as divots, bad contact and goalkeeper guesses still influence outcomes. afsport.lat
Penalty Shootouts Are Not Pure Luck, Says Liew
Liew argues that penalty shootouts are a trainable skill, not a lottery, and that fortune still plays a role.
