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·30 April 2026
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·30 April 2026
In an unprecedented event in the recent history of continental football, Palestino goalkeeper Sebastián Pérez became the undisputed hero of the clash against Grêmio after saving three consecutive penalties from forward Carlos Vinícius. The sequence, which bordered on the surreal, left the spectators in attendance and the Brazilian side’s bench stunned.
The ordeal for the Grêmio attacker began with his first shot, which Pérez saved, but the referee ordered a retake due to the goalkeeper coming off his line early. On the second attempt, the story unfolded in exactly the same way: the keeper again moved early to stop the shot, and the official, with the help of VAR, ruled the play invalid once more.
On the third and final attempt, misfortune followed Vinícius, who slipped at the moment he struck the ball. Despite the stumble, Pérez stayed focused and legally saved the ball for a third time, sparking euphoria in the Chilean team and sealing one of the most bizarre streaks in the sport.
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