In the third-tier promotion playoff on May 21, 2024, Israel’s SC Dimona and Shimshon Tel Aviv made history by setting a world record for the longest penalty shootout with 56 kicks. The intense match between the two teams ended in a 2-2 draw after extra time, forcing them to go to penalties. Despite their exhaustion, both sides took their turn with unwavering determination and skill, pushing each other to their limits in what is now known as the longest penalty shootout ever recorded.
The remarkable feat surpassed the previous record of 54 penalty kicks set in England in March 2022 when Washington defeated Bedlington 25-24 during a first-round tie in the Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup. This competition is exclusive to clubs competing in the Northern League Second Division, which is considered the tenth tier of the football pyramid.
As they battled it out on the pitch, football fans around the world were drawn into this historic moment. They watched as players displayed their resilience and competitive spirit while pushing themselves to new limits, setting an unprecedented standard for sportsmanship and courage throughout the match.
