In a world of stuttering and panenkas resources, penalties are becoming an art form, and at this time there are not many older teachers than Joao Pedro de Brighton.
The Brazilian was the Epitome of Cool on Saturday, taking a step forward in the 98th minute to win three mass points for Brighton in a dramatic climax for his 2-1 victory over Fulham.
It was a massive moment in the Brighton season with the opportunity to get a great blow to the race in Europe, but you would not have known for the way Pedro made Bernd Leno and the best part of 31,000 fans wait.
Even after the referee whistle, I still waited another seven or eight seconds before dragging you to the ball and at home calmly.
This great showman had all the Amex in the palm of his hand, and it was noted that he loved every second. But what is your secret?
“It trains it a lot,” Fabian Hurzeler revealed. 'I think these things you can change, so it is not just about firing the penalty, but that understanding the situation is full of pressure.
Joao Pedro sealed the three points for Brighton in the 98th minute with a penalty
The Brazilian star has now scored 13 penalties since Watford moved in 2023
Jan Paul Van Hecke revealed that he would prefer to have Pedro from what Mohamed Salah receives a penalty
'Everyone looks at you, you have to keep calm and find the right technique and find the right corner.
“I think it is a quality scoring so many goals for a penalty.”
It was the 13th goal of Pedro's penalty since Brighton joined in the summer of 2023, and this term its kicks have directly won four crucial points of the positions of losing or drawing, without which the seagulls would be tenth not sixth, and that kind of trust bleed in the team.
“I would put everything about him,” said goals Jan Paul Van Hect when he was asked if there was someone else who wanted to take the crucial penalty.
Even the great Mohamed Salah, although?
'No. I think Joao Pedro at that time for us is incredible.