In the Africa Cup of Nations final, with the score at 0–0 late in the second half, Brahim Dias tried a Panenka-style penalty. The Moroccan player failed to score, and the match went to extra time. This was reported by euro-football.ru. reports .
In extra time, Senegal won 1–0 and lifted the trophy. PSG head coach Luis Enrique shared his view on Dias’ decision.
Enrique said they even discussed the topic on the bus, and he recalled Zinedine Zidane’s famous Panenka at the World Cup. The coach said: “If it goes in, everyone applauds; if it doesn’t, there will be a lot of criticism. I know Brahim well: he’s a brilliant, unique footballer. What’s happening to him is unfair. It’s just sport — he’s not a killer or a bad person,” The Touchline quoted him as saying.
PSG will play away against Sporting in the Champions League on Tuesday, January 20.
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