Diaz will 'have nightmares' over Panenka failure
Summary
In the Africa Cup of Nations final, Morocco's Brahim Diaz missed a crucial penalty using a 'Panenka' technique against Senegal, whose goalkeeper Edouard Mendy saved it. Senegal won the match after Pape Gueye scored in extra time. This loss extended Morocco's wait for the Afcon trophy.Key Facts
- The Africa Cup of Nations final was between Morocco and Senegal and ended goalless in regular time.
- Morocco's Brahim Diaz won a penalty in injury time, which he attempted using a 'Panenka' style shot.
- Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy caught Diaz's 'Panenka' penalty attempt easily.
- The penalty miss occurred after a long delay, with Senegal players protesting on the field.
- Pape Gueye scored in extra time to give Senegal the victory over Morocco.
- This match marked 50 years since Morocco last won the Afcon trophy.
- The 'Panenka' penalty style began in 1976 when Czechoslovakia used it to beat West Germany in a Euro final.
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