Beth Mead scores penalty then misses after being forced to retake it under bizarre rule in Euros final
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LIONESSES star Beth Mead scored a penalty then was controversially forced to retake and MISSED in a dramatic Euros final shootout.
After 120 minutes of action, it was England 1-1 Spain and left to spot-kicks to decide the final.
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Beth Mead was forced to retake the penalty after already scoring
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Mead's standing leg gave way and it led to a double touch spot-kick
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The Arsenal star had to return to the penalty spot and go again
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Her second attempt was saved by the goalkeeper
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Mead bravely stepped up first for the Lionesses and scored her penalty despite slipping over.
But as her standing foot gave way she fired the ball with her right on to her left boot.
The double touch diverted the ball beyond the Spanish goalkeeper and it rolled into the back of the net.
Due to recently changed new rules, a retake was ordered by referee Stephanie Frappart.
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Mead returned to the spot but had her second attempt saved by the stopper Cata Coll.
Though the Lionesses did not let it impact them as they went on to win the shootout 3-1.
The rule on accidental double touches on penalties was tweaked by lawmakers in June.
It came after Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez did similar to Mead in the Champions League last-16 earlier this season.
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Following a VAR check, his goal was controversially disallowed and Real Madrid went on to win the game.
The outrage over the decision caused IFAB to alter Law 14, which is based on a player intentionally kicking the ball twice during a penalty.
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It now states: "The penalty taker inadvertently hits the ball with both feet simultaneously or the ball touches his supporting foot or leg just after taking the kick: If the ball enters the goal, it will be repeated.
"If the ball does not enter the goal, an indirect free kick will be awarded (unless the referee grants an advantage when the action clearly benefits the defending team) or, in the case of penalty shoot-outs, the shot will be recorded as missed."
Meanwhile, if a player voluntarily kicks with both feet, the alternative rule states: "An indirect free kick will be awarded (unless the referee grants an advantage when the action clearly benefits the defending team) or, in the case of penalty shoot-outs, the shot will be recorded as missed."
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