Penalty Cup 3D scores on mobile

While England fans wait to be booted out of the 2006 World Cup on penalties to Germany (pessimistic? Mich?), David Beckham, Wayne Rooney and co. might as well get prepared for the big downer with Penalty Cup 3D.

Just released for a broad range of Java handsets, Penalty Cup 3D pits comic book strikers against goal keepers in a detailed 3D stadium – a floodlit penalty shootout, pure and simple

Well, with a bit of embellishment – you can also choose your gender and nationality and then challenge friends from around the world in online tournaments.

The developer says the game has already brought together a wide community of players in tournaments held over GPRS / UMTS networks.

"With its straightforward gameplay and cute characters, Penalty Cup 3D appeals to both male and female gamers," reckons Michael Schade, CEO of Fishlabs. "We put a large amount of effort into a set of detailed animations, cutscenes and replays to give the game an extra touch of drama."

Penalty Cup 3D is live on a variety portals; there's also a 2D version for lower-end handsets.