In the draw between Flamengo and Vasco, for the Campeonato Carioca, Gabigol missed a penalty in the last minutes and vented after the final whistle
Last Sunday, 5th, Flamengo It is Vasco faced each other Carioca Championship, at Maracanã. In a match with chances for both sides, lost by both Gigante da Colina and Mengão, the red-black team could have won, but Gabigol missed a penalty in the last minutes of the game.
At 44 minutes, Arrascaeta was brought down in the penalty area by the defender John Victor, hired this season by Vasco, and the penalty was awarded. In the charge, Gabigol took responsibility and went to the whitewash mark. However, with a weak kick, the attacker saw Leo Jardim make a great defense to save Cruzmaltino.
Shortly after the final whistle, the number 10 spoke about his error in the charge. “I could have hit (the penalty) a little harder. I was happy to have played longer and created scoring chances. It’s just the beginning. (…) I am really happy. I’ve been training a lot and I’ve improved from the pain I felt last year. I feel 100%”said Gabigol.
Source: sportbuzz
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