The Birth of the Panenka: UEFA EURO 1976

UEFA Euro 1976, hosted by Yugoslavia, is remembered for its dramatic and historic final match. Czechoslovakia emerged as the surprise champions after defeating West Germany in a penalty shootout, with the match ending 2-2 in regular and extra time. The final is especially notable for the iconic "Panenka" penalty, named after Antonín Panenka, whose audacious chip shot secured the victory. This tournament was the last European Championship to feature only four teams in the final stage, making every match highly competitive and memorable. The triumph of Czechoslovakia remains one of the greatest underdog stories in European football history.
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