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Scientists, penalties and the World Cup

June 11, 2010 1:56 pm

The big kick-off is later today and if a S. American country does not win I forecast a win for Germany.

A super schedule / calendar is available here.

http://www.marca.com/deporte/futbol/mundial/sudafrica-2010/calendario-english.html

Scientists cannot be left behind and psychologists have analysed the science of penalty taking. I wonder how much this study cost to come to the conclusion that focusing on where to place the ball rather than on the goal keeper is the way to do it. It will not come as much of revelation to even any junior school coach!!

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6562PJ20100607

But let’s hope that penalties are not too decisive a factor.