Article on the BBC about that penalty that's worth a read.
Bit I found amazing was that in the event of the final ending in a draw, it was scheduled to go to a replay, however, a few days before the final, the Germans approached the Czechs and asked if they'd agree to penalties instead.
Thinking they'd fair better in a sudden death shoot out as opposed to a second match, they agreed, and the rest is history.
The reason being: several German players had holidays booked for immediately after the tournament! A classic case of the Germans having their towels out on the loungers before 'czeching' the weather!!
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crgglxwge10o
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