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Russian Matvei Safonov was the hero of PSG’s (FRA) title win over Flamengo

The ‘unknown’ goalkeeper Matvei Safonov became the hero for PSG (FRA) in the World Cup final. After all, the Russian saved an incredible four penalties against Flamengo, after a 1-1 draw in regular time. After the match, coach Filipe Luís ‘raised suspicions’ about the goalkeeper’s attitude, who was very confident during the rubro-negro penalty kicks.

— The penalties… Goalkeepers, analysts, and coaches study and share information. Probably, PSG’s goalkeeper must have studied very well. The way he waited for Pedro’s penalty, staying in the middle for Léo’s penalty. It seems like he watched our training yesterday — said Filipe Luís.

— Truly, credit where it’s due. Congratulations to Paris, who weren’t just champions because of the penalties. They had a fantastic season and deserved it. I prefer to congratulate Paris and their goalkeeper, who saved all those penalties and made their team champions — he added.

WHICH PENALTIES IMPRESSED FILIPE LUÍS THE MOST?

Matvei Safonov showed great knowledge of Flamengo’s penalty takers. On the play by Pedro, who usually waits until the last moment, the goalkeeper didn’t move early and managed to save the shot. In addition, the keeper waited for Léo Pereira, who shot down the middle, just as he had done in training.

AND HOW WAS THE WORLD CUP FINAL?

PSG had total control of the first half and managed to score with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. In the second half, Flamengo found their rhythm and equalized with Jorginho, after a penalty was awarded on Arrascaeta. Thus, the match went into extra time and remained 1-1.

However, in the shootout, only De La Cruz scored for Flamengo. Saúl, Pedro, Léo Pereira, and Luiz Araújo were all stopped by Safonov. PSG’s performance was also disappointing, with Dembélé sending his shot over and Barcola being denied by Rossi. However, goals from Vitinha and Nuno Mendes were enough to secure the title for the French side.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.