Or Serb nationalists could fire the first shot.

ECONOMIST: Trials, tribulations and tribunals

Israeli television said soldiers had failed to locate the source of fire and at first shot back in the wrong direction.

BBC: Israel to step up military operations

Then Taarabt turned on the style, setting up Ramage to fire a fierce first-time shot into the far corner before freeing Priskin to flash one home from 18 yards.

BBC: Sport - Football - Preston 2-2 QPR

More poor marking allowed Trezeguet time first to fire a shot against the post, and then to smash the rebound back into the opposite corner.

BBC: Juventus 3-1 Fulham

Navy gunners had just a 10-second window to fire, and officials had said they might not be able to take their shot on the first opportunity.

CNN: Navy missile hits dying spy satellite, says Pentagon