As highlighted by Il Corriere della Sera, it was a horror day in Serie A regarding penalties. The issue was not limited to the double mistake from the penalty spot by the Rossoneri in Milan - Bologna when Giroud and Theo both missed a penalty.
It was a dark day from the penalty spot: 5 errors in total. Former Italian footballer Aldo Serena commented, "Certainly, the scientific study by goalkeepers is increasingly important, thanks also to new technologies. They are also physically bigger. Beyond the passing of time, mental clarity always makes the difference. In the 1990 World Cup semifinal against Argentina, before taking the penalty, I had a panic attack. My ears clogged, I was not myself. In fact, I missed."
Speaking of numbers, looking at the percentages of scored penalties, it's noted that this year is at 76%, the lowest in the last 6 years. But upon closer observation, a clear aspect emerges: the highest conversion rate in recent times (84%) was recorded in 2020-21 when matches were played behind closed doors, without a crowd, in silence.
The ideal situation for the shooter, who can concentrate to the maximum without the pressure of the audience. This brings us back to the initial reflection: you don't score penalties with your feet, but with your head.
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