Combination of all 3. The longer it goes on, the harder it is. Germany haven't missed a spot kick in a penalty shootout since 1986 I think I read earlier. Something like 23 penalties on the bounce.
I think Italy had the second worse record in major tournament penalty shoot outs. I don't have facts to back this up but I seem to remember them losing quite a few.
it is NOT a lottery folks. if it was we would have won more than one in 7.............. we are just shlte at it. hth
You're right about that I'm sure. I have a feeling they'd only ever won one before they beat France on pens in the world cup final.