Raul talk to Preben Elkær Larsen from Denmark. Remember in EURO 84 in the semifinal Spain against Denmark Preben blast Denmarks last penalty over the crossbar, just like you did here in game against France. so cheer up you put up a good game of soccer.

ricococo

For a player of his caliber there are NO excuses whatsoever to miss a penalty. Scoring for 11 meters is the easiest thing to do!! You can practice it and a penalty just may not be missed! Sorry to say but Raul failed big time, and he should suffer for a while.

I'm sorry, Pindasoft, but it doesn't matter how skilled or famous you are, making a penalty in the last minute of a European Championship quarterfinal to equalise the match is an extremely difficult thing to do. Any kid can make an 11-meter shot, sure, but can just anyone make one under that kind of pressure? I don't think Raúl was the right man for that penalty in that situation but in any case, it's difficult. Players miss penalties all the time, and it's not a matter of skill, it's a matter of mentality. Most people would find such a shot as that one very, very difficult.

-dsh
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