Take penalty shots daily:
A couple of important Liga MX Copa MX Clasura Round of 16 matches ended in draws. Which means they had to go to penalty shots. There isn’t much that is more daunting than taking a penalty shot in soccer. It’s a nail-biting situation even for the spectators. It’s one thing to take one from a foul because you have the rest of the match to play. It’s nothing like the penalty shots taken at the end of a draw in the middle of a tournament. The whole thing falls on the shoulders of two men (at a time).
The shooter knows he has it easier, while the goalie must predict where he will jump. One will cry while the other drives off in glory. One of the things in our daily lives that could even compare to the high stress situation of taking a high stakes penalty is chatting up a random woman. Will she give in easy and fall to the side, will you have to curl it and tuck it in the corner, or will she deny the shot of you life?
It’s Friday night, go out with Liga MX in your heart:
Two nights ago, Queretaro FC took on the Rayados (The Striped Ones) in a match that ended in a tie. The thing is that in Mexico, during the Copa MX Clasura Round of 16, there are no second legs. You either bring it all on that night or you live out your days full of regret. This is how you should see your Friday nights. You will not get another like this one ever again. In case you missed the match, I will not spoil it for you. Instead here are the highlights for your viewing pleasure. Let it inspire you:
Knowing that you’re a glutton for drama, Zacatepac also ended their match in a draw with Pachuca. Are all penalty shootouts created equal? You be the judge:
In non-penalty shootout news:
Just like there were a couple of penalty shootouts, there were a couple of one sided beatings. Pumas (The Pumas) beat the Lobos de la BUAP (Wolves from the BUAP) 3-0 and Leon (Lion) beat Celaya 4-1.