Colo Colo's penalty shootout victory against Peñarol in the Río de la Plata Series left a bitter taste due to Cristián Zavala's questionable execution. The winger attempted a chipped shot, but the ...
Colo Colo's penalty shootout victory against Peñarol in the Río de la Plata Series left a bitter taste due to Cristián Zavala's questionable execution. The winger attempted a chipped shot, but the Uruguayan goalkeeper Washington Aguerre saved it effortlessly, sparking a wave of criticism. Among the harshest voices was Leonardo "Pollo" Véliz, who didn't hold back in criticizing the player's attitude.
Véliz, a former national team player, questioned not only Zavala's technical skill but also his temperamental behavior during the match. "I don't know what happened. That kid is a bit out of sync," the former striker remarked, adding that the player lacked balance and had too many conflicts with opponents.
"I think it was a penalty that lacked a circus tent, it was a circus act. The clown's wig was there, and the theater was set. Everything turned out very Cantinflas-like. I don't know what happened. That kid is a bit out of sync."
Real Injury or Fiction?
To make matters worse, Zavala ended the fateful penalty play with physical discomfort, raising alarms within Fernando Ortiz's coaching staff. With just a few days before the start of the local tournament, the winger is doubtful, and his mental state could be affected by harsh words from figures like Véliz and mockery on social media.
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Category: General Sports
