Roger Torres had a chance to convert a penalty kick and level the score near the end, but it is suspected that he signaled to his opponent before taking the shot, missing.
Although both teams had already guaranteed qualification for the next level of the Colombian league, by finishing in the top eight, America de Cali-Once Caldas still had a better position in the table, in the early hours of last Saturday.
In case of victory, the foreigners would have equaled the points of the home team (34), finishing in fifth place, but suffered a defeat, 0 to 3, and kept seventh place, unlike the person – their challenges that arose in the second place.
However, until the 85th minute, the score was only 1-0, and Roger Torres had a chance to convert a penalty and equalize the score, but he failed in the end, which caused a big controversy. Before he took the penalty, the Colombian made a movement with his head that coincided with the side on which he took the penalty, which was saved by the goalkeeper.
The visitors’ fans took to the situation on social media and condemned the 33-year-old midfielder, calling for him to be kicked out of the squad, saying that it was a suspicious and disrespectful position for the club.
After the final whistle, Torres defended himself: “I always try to relax as much as possible, if you look for my videos on YouTube, you will see that I always doing the same thing… this is something I worked on a long time ago with a psychologist. I close my eyes, relax, think of a good time in my career and take the punishment. My habit is, I always do it. No, I didn’t play with anyone. I was bad, obviously it was a tough punishment for what I went through, but it was nothing or nothing, that’s how I looked at it. I am the most affected by this. You know how difficult it has been for me here and I have been pushing. He said this was the time to go full steam ahead and unfortunately I failed. Every time I enter the field I give my best, the team was better in the game, but I have to live that,” he explained.
2024-11-17 21:23:00
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How can professional footballers effectively manage the psychological pressure of high-stakes moments, like taking a penalty kick, especially after experiencing a public backlash from fans?
1. As professional website editors, we would like to start by addressing the eleventh-hour controversy surrounding the Colombian football match between America de Cali and Once Caldas. The game ended with a 0-3 win for America de Cali, which secured their second-place finish in the Colombian league. However, it was Roger Torres’ penalty kick miss late in the game that generated the most buzz among fans. Can you tell us more about this incident and what could have led to this outcome?
2. In your opinion, was Roger Torres’ gesture seen as a deliberate attempt to tip off the goalkeeper about his intended side of the penalty kick? How common is this practice among footballers, and does it have any place in the sport?
3. As mentioned in the article, the fans of Once Caldas were outraged by Roger Torres’ actions and called for him to be kicked out of the squad. Do you think this reaction is justified, or should he be given another chance to redeem himself? How do you think this incident will affect his career moving forward?
4. The article also mentions that Roger Torres has been through a difficult time at the club and has been pushing for success. As a professional footballer, how do you handle the pressure to perform when you are not meeting your own high expectations? Is it necessary for players to have specific coping mechanisms or strategies to deal with such situations?
5. Lastly, looking forward, what do you think needs to be done to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future? Should there be stricter penalties for players who engage in such behaviors? Do you think that goalkeepers should be given more protection from such acts of deception on the field?
