What are the Worst Penalties of ALL TIME?

If you're a Sunderland fans you don’t care because you're on the way to the Capital One Cup Final. But any Manchester United fans will be distraught at their limp performance in Wednesday's semi-final. The height of the embarrassment was the frankly awful penalty shoot out, neither sides were covered in glory but

Sunderland managed to be be the slightly less worse team.

If you missed it, it was one of the most inept penalty shoot-outs of all time. Of the ten penalties taken, only three were scored.

This led us to discuss what are the worst penalties we've ever seen, there have been many terrible misses over the years, but what are the top five worst we've ever seen and why? Take a look...

5) Neymar vs Colombia - Confederations Cup

Neymar is one of the worlds best footballers, lighting up La Liga with his astounding skills alongside Lionel Messi at Barcelona. During last years Confederations Cup he amazed many doubters with his technique, skill and brilliance. The samba football on show leaves us waiting with baited breath for the World Cup in Brazil this year. You'd think for a player of Neymars talent a penalty kick should be easy, however, even the best players miss and this video highlights the pressure this simple 12 Yard shot can create.

4) Henry & Pires vs Manchester City

The Premier League has had some amazing imports over the years, Henry and Pires were theCcrown Jules of the imperious 'Invincibles' team. This video highlights the problem of trying to be too clever with your penalties. In this case even two footballers this good conspire to make a complete mess of it. In their attempt to trick David James, Pires attempts to lay the ball forward for Henry to slot home...

3) Harry Kewell vs Melbourne Heart

The premier league has seen some fine Australian imports - Mark Viruka, Tim Cahill and Harry Kewell have all excelled in England top division. Kewell did well at both Liverpool and Leeds, where he reached the Champions League Semi's. Kewell's career appeared to be fading fast towards the end of his stay in England, this penalty in an Australian League match is quite frankly embarrassing. The replay angle is priceless!

2) Peter Devine, Whitley Bay vs Lancaster City

A classic from over twenty years ago. It may not be a top league match or a massive clash of the titans. But the 1991 HFS Northern Premier League Division One Cup Final made Peter Devine (in)famous for his spectacularly rubbish penatly.

1) Pilo vs Votuporanguense

Well this is just ridiculous, there are just no words. This one didn't even reach the goal. It doesn't matter what league you're in or who you play for, there is no excuse for a pub player doing this!!!

Bonus: Any Penalty Shoot Out Involving England... (Sorry Becks!)

No England fans needs this explaining to them. The only penalty shoot out we've ever been any good at was that one against Spain in Euro 96.