Player took penalty kick, heart pounded.
Meaning: The player took a special type of kick in soccer while feeling very excited or nervous.
Choice of Words: Penalty kick is a special type of kick in soccer that is awarded when a player is fouled inside the penalty area, while heart refers to the organ that pumps blood through the body. Pounded means to beat or strike repeatedly. When a player's heart pounds, it means that it is beating very fast, often due to excitement or nervousness.
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