Think perhaps he was considered (by himself? GP? teammates? hard to tell) the player with the most experience from high pressure situations and that he would be the most cool-headed player on the pitch.
Not surprised Pascal didnt take the second, quite unusual to take the second penalty if you missed the first one.
On the basis Gross has taken very good penalties this season and everyone is entitled to miss one. I was surprised he didnt take 2nd . Did he not want to know or did Welbeck push himself forward
Adam Lallana should of taken the 2nd one
I felt Welbeck should have done better with the rebound. probably should have headed it. he was slow on the uptake.
Adam Lallana should of taken the 2nd one
Your thoughts on Surströmming while we’re here please, Swanny. Ever eaten it?
You know he wasn't allowed to touch the rebound anyway tho? Or are you being facetious?
Adam Lallana should of taken the 2nd one
I felt Welbeck should have done better with the rebound. probably should have headed it. he was slow on the uptake.
A player who takes a penalty isn't allowed to touch the ball again until another player has touched it. Had the keeper saved or tipped it onto the post then Wellbeck could have played it.
I had to laugh at the commentator suggesting the ref blew his whistle because Wellback was in an offside position when he touched the rebound.
A player who takes a penalty isn't allowed to touch the ball again until another player has touched it. Had the keeper saved or tipped it onto the post then Welbeck could have played it.
I had to laugh at the commentator though suggesting the ref blew his whistle because Welbeck was in an offside position when he touched the rebound.
Yes. I forgot that crucial rule.
The three most experienced penalty takers on the pitch were Maupay (11 goals 2 missed), Gross (10 goals 3 missed) and Trossard (8 goals 2 missed)... all of which who had probably had some pretty ****ing dark thoughts walking up to that penalty spot. Welbeck or Lallana were probably the best options aside of those three, with their experience. And imo Welbecks penalty was better than Gross. Hitting the post or having the goalie save it is one thing but I'm allergic to hitting the bar or putting it over it.