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When was the last penalty kicks taken in an official game?

Apparently, there was a mickey mouse Cup tie at Highbury against Rotherham. (not sure which year)

It went on for ever with over 20 spot kicks. We won 12-11 or something. Some players had to take 2 pens.

Can anyone confirm this?

Beats me. That is a funny question to ask.

Just got this:

Arsenal 1-1 Rotherham


Darren Byfield's header took the tie into extra-time
(Arsenal win 9-8 on penalties after extra-time)

Arsenal survived a major scare to go through to the fourth round of the Carling Cup with a penalty-shootout victory over brave Rotherham.

The Gunners eventually triumphed 9-8 on penalties against the Division One side after the score ended 1-1 after 120 minutes at Highbury.

The Gunners - fielding a virtual second string - took the lead after 11 minutes through young French striker Jeremie Aliadiere.

But Rotherham fought back and striker Darren Byfield stunned the home crowd by heading home an equaliser in the 90th minute.

After a sensational shoot-out in which each side took 11 penalties, it was the Premiership team who held their nerve as Sylvain Wiltord scored his second spot-kick after Chris Swailes had seen his effort saved.