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Cammy Bell: Dundee United goalkeeper's spot-kick studies pay off

Studying his opponents’ penalty style and run-ups helped Dundee United’s Cammy Bell save three spot-kicks in one half against Dunfermline Athletic.[1] The 29-year-old’s feat – a rare “hat-trick” for any goalkeeper – was key in the Terrors’ 3-1 away win at East End Park on Saturday. “I think judging the run-ups is a massive thing these days,” said United’s summer signing from Rangers. “You can…

Cammy Bell: Dundee United goalkeeper's spot-kick studies pay off

Studying his opponents’ penalty style and run-ups helped Dundee United’s Cammy Bell save three spot-kicks in one half against Dunfermline Athletic.[1] The 29-year-old’s feat – a rare “hat-trick” for any goalkeeper – was key in the Terrors’ 3-1 away win at East End Park on Saturday. “I think judging the run-ups is a massive thing these days,” said United’s summer signing from Rangers. “You can…

Cammy Bell: Dundee United goalkeeper's spot-kick studies pay off

Studying his opponents’ penalty style and run-ups helped Dundee United’s Cammy Bell save three spot-kicks in one half against Dunfermline Athletic.[1] The 29-year-old’s feat – a rare “hat-trick” for any goalkeeper – was key in the Terrors’ 3-1 away win at East End Park on Saturday. “I think judging the run-ups is a massive thing these days,” said United’s summer signing from Rangers. “You can…

Greek spot-kick drama denies Ivorians

Just as Côte d’Ivoire seemed destined to reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stages, a stoppage-time penalty from Georgios Samaras sent Greece through with a 2-1 victory.