Video | Nico Paz: missed penalty, tears and full support from his team | OneFootball

Nicolás Paz starred in one of the most emotional moments of the day in Serie A. The Argentine forward for Como 1907 couldn't hide his frustration and broke into tears after missing a decisive penalty in the goalless draw against Atalanta, on matchday 23 of Italian football.

The opportunity to break the deadlock came in the 53rd minute of the second half. The former Real Madrid player took on the responsibility from the penalty spot, but his shot was saved by goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, leaving the score at zero and resulting in a share of the points.

Despite this setback, Paz is having an outstanding season: he is an irreplaceable piece in Cesc Fàbregas's lineup and is emerging as one of Lionel Scaloni's prospects for the renewal of the Argentine National Team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. However, penalty effectiveness has become a personal challenge for the young player born in Tenerife, as this marks his third consecutive miss from the penalty spot.

When the final whistle blew, the player was overwhelmed with frustration and left the field visibly affected. His teammates quickly approached to console him, while the Como fans gave him unanimous support, chanting his name throughout the stadium.

Hours later, the player used his social media to thank everyone for the support received during this difficult moment: “A thousand heartfelt thanks for all the love,” he expressed through his Instagram account.

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