Fabio Grosso wasn't among the five men Marcello Lippi had earmarked to take penalties and was astonished  to be asked to take one. The left-back nevertheless went on to score the spot-kick that won Italy the FIFA World Cup.

The player taking the penalty kick must kick the ball forward; backheeling is permitted provided the ball moves forward. When the ball is kicked, the defending goalkeeper must have at least part of one foot touching, in line with, or behind, the goal line. The ball is in play when it is kicked and clearly moves.