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Saúl missed Flamengo's second penalty in the shootout against PSG (FRA)

Flamengo finished as runners-up in the Club World Cup this Wednesday (12), after losing on penalties to PSG (FRA). Despite starting the game on the bench, Saúl Ñíguez was brought on by Filipe Luís at the 30th minute of the second half.

After a 1-1 draw in regular time, the score remained the same in extra time. Thus, the final was decided by penalties. Responsible for Flamengo's second penalty, Saúl was stopped by goalkeeper Safonov and, after the game, made a promise to the fans.

What did Saúl say?

“Honestly, I feel very bad about the defeat. But I also need to say that I am very proud to be part of Flamengo and to share the locker room with these teammates“, he said, before concluding:

“Today I failed at a very important moment, yes. But from today onwards, I will work harder than ever to give Flamengo and the fans what they deserve. Sorry“, concluded Saúl, in a social media post.

How was the game?

The first half began with both teams studying each other. However, at the 38th minute, PSG opened the scoring with Kvaratskhelia. After conceding the goal, Flamengo started to create more opportunities but couldn't find the net.

In the second half, Flamengo began to control possession more, and at the 17th minute, Arrascaeta won a penalty after being fouled by Marquinhos. Jorginho converted the penalty to equalize for Mengão.

And the penalty shootout?

With the score at 1-1 until the end of extra time, penalties decided the Club World Cup final. Thus, PSG came out on top 2-1 over Rubro-Negro. Dembélé and Barcola missed for the French team, while Saúl, Pedro, Léo Pereira and Luiz Araújo missed for Mengão.

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