Samu keeps perfect penalty record for FC Porto | OneFootball

Not long ago, penalty kicks were a problem for FC Porto, but since Samu took on the responsibility from the eleven-meter mark, it has become almost synonymous with a goal. There have been seven attempts and seven goals, with almost all executions following the same pattern: a low shot to the bottom left corner.

There is, however, an exception that proves the rule. This season, against Nacional – where he converted two of the three penalties in favor of the Dragons – Samu shot slightly to the right, yet still kept the ball close to the ground.

The pattern has continued with results that the numbers confirm, without opponents finding a solution, and there have been no changes regarding who takes the penalties, especially since Samu remains unfazed at the eleven-meter mark, regardless of the moment in the game. Against Moreirense, the number 9 jersey converted a penalty when the team was trailing and leveled the score; on another occasion this season, his penalty against Nacional was decisive. Last season, he also opened the scoring, extended leads, and secured other goals. The message is clear: the responsibility for penalties is in good hands with Samu.

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