Who will hit? Friction between Enrique Dourado and Bruno Rodríguez, from Cruzeiro, exposes dilemma about defining the team's penalty taker
The confusion that surrounded the penalty in favor of Cruzeiro in the confrontation with Fluminense last Wednesday (10) drew attention in the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship. Striker Henrique Dourado wanted to go for the penalty, after Bruno Rodrigues wasted the first penalty. Related Cruzeiro Even in defeat, Ronaldo sees Cruzeiro's 'evolution' against Fluminense Cruzeiro 11/05/2023 Fluminense Cano 'repeats' Assis' celebration in Fluminense's victory over Cruzeiro; see and remember Fluminense 05/11/2023 Cruzeiro Pepa is cautious when talking about the departure of midfielder Richard, from Cruzeiro Cruzeiro 05/11/2023 The situation is not unprecedented in football, but it generates discussions about how the official kicker should be defined. After the argument, Bruno Rodrigues kicked again, but the ball hit the post and went out. The celestial team lost 2-0 to Fluminense. + All Brasileirão games can be found on Prime Video. Sign up now and follow your favorite team! FORMER 'CORTE VASCAÍNA' PLAYER REMEMBERS IMBRÓGLIO One of the most notable episodes in Brazilian football took place in the 2000 Carioca Championship, against Bangu, in São Januário, when the referee awarded a penalty for the Cruz-Maltina team. Edmundo initially went for the ball, but Romário said he would take the charge. However, at the quickest moment, Baixinho hit the post. Cruz-Maltino's starter in that game, Alex Oliveira recalled how the guidance was in relation to blows and the situation that occurred at Colina. - This issue was always defined by the coach. Of course, there was freedom for those who did well in the game to want to take the penalty, but they had to go through the coach's determination. In this particular game, I conceded the penalty. The official whip was Edmundo and so Romário decided he would charge. So, the rest is history... - he told LANCE! . At the end of the first half, Edmundo opened the scoring. When the Rede Globo reporter was asked at halftime about the penalty, Edmundo said: “the man ordered it and the prince is the one in charge”. Alex Oliveira and Pedrinho secured a 3-0 victory after the game. On March 29, Vasco beat Olaria 4-1 and Romário scored three goals and became the top scorer in the Campeonato Carioca. Shorty didn't mince words when talking about the subject: - The court is now all happy: the king, the prince and the fool! + Henrique Dourado and Bruno Rodrigues discuss penalty: remember teammates involved in fights Alex Oliveira gives his opinion on this period in which Romário and Edmundo were the attacking duo. - As incredible as it may seem, this dispute between them became positive for us. In every game, Edmundo and Romário competed to see who played better - he said. 'I UNDERSTAND HENRIQUE'S SIDE, BUT THE SITUATION IS MORE ADJUSTED'. - I understand Henrique Dourado's side. He is one of the best penalty takers in Brazil and wanted to help. But as the coach defined Bruno Rodrigues as the official beater, he had to respect that. Bruno lost the first. Then, as the confusion came, the situation became a little disorganized — he said. 'MUST HAVE HIERARCHY TO BE RESPECTED' Pepa is named official number 9 striker (Photo: Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro) Taker of penalties and free kicks, champion of the 1992 Supercopa Libertadores and 1993 Copa do Brasil with Cruzeiro, Paulo Roberto Costa also remembered what guidance was like in decisive moments. - The order was to grant the charge to the official beater if the athlete was playing. The officer is the one who trains best. I was the official scout and trained more. Even if I don't feel well physically or psychologically, I will move on to the second best batsman and so on - he said. The right-back gave his opinion on what happened during the match at Mineirão - There must be a hierarchy and it must be respected. Bruno Rodrigues was the official beater and of course if the referee ordered a replay he would have to leave, unless he felt a problem. At first, the attacker had the personality to take the penalty again, but as all that confusion happened with Henrique Dourado, Bruno Rodrigues went to the ball very nervous. It really shook him psychologically,” he said. COACHES' OPINION ON THE EPISODE IN MINEIRÃO Henrique Dourado took the ball from Bruno Rodrigues after the number 9 missed the first charge (Reproduction/TV Globo) Cruzeiro coach in the 1987 Mineiro and 1992 Supercopa Libertadores titles, Jair Pereira told how he defined the penalty kick. vater on their teams. - Normally the one who hits is the one who practices. Sometimes they practice until two or three. In fact, even if the striker missed the first penalty – and then detailed: – I always practiced penalties on my teams. That's why we left the field to win in most games. After the day's activity, the athletes went to the finish line and each one was only released if they scored a goal. When training ends, everyone wants to leave, right?! Sometimes I said in the lecture which angle I was going to take — he added. In his eyes, the situation that happened in the sky team affected Bruno Rodrigues. – In addition to being unpleasant, the discussion affected the emotional state of the batsman (Bruno Rodrigues). In a case like this, where another player wanted to score a penalty, I would normally ask my athlete to look at me and then tell him what to do - he recalled. Jair Pereira also complained about the impression left on Cruzeiro. - It was unpleasant. It gave the impression that the team was disorganized. And you see that Cruzeiro has a good coach, a team that is ready... - he said. Brazilian champion coach with Cruzeiro in 2013 and 2014, Marcelo Oliveira highlighted that he is methodical on penalties. - I have a habit of practicing penalty kicks every day to build confidence in games or possible penalty goals - he said. However, there is a specific definition regarding an official scout. - In the talk before the matches I indicate the three who will play in order of performance in training. Precisely because of what didn't happen, he said, referring to what happened in Cruzeiro's match at Mineirão. Follow Lance! on Google News Most read 1 From the Vini Jr field. Mbappé's attitude towards Real Madrid draws attention on the web 2 From the Brasileirão camp: see title chances after Botafogo's draw and Palmeiras' victory 3 Throw! 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