Flamengo fans trust Rossi for a possible penalty shootout against Penarol - Check

In high-level competitions, the decision to decide a match on penalties always carries significant weight. For many teams, this moment can be decisive and cause nervousness in fans and players. However, when you have a specialist goalkeeper like Agustín Rossi, the tension could be eased a little. Although the main objective is to decide the match during the 90 minutes — or even in extra time, if there is one —, the confidence in the Argentine goalkeeper in penalty situations is not a mere speech.

Rossi's presence inspires a feeling of security in your team. In recent statements, the confidence placed in him was made clear: "Of course we don't want to go to penalties, but if it happens, I have full confidence in Rossi." The phrase summarizes how much he is seen as an asset in decisive moments. However, this type of scenario does not just depend on the goalkeeper. "Of course, the beaters also have to help, right?", he added, emphasizing that the responsibility is divided between those under the goalposts and those who take on the task of taking penalties.

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This confidence is not unfounded. Agustín Rossi built a solid reputation in penalty shootouts, especially when he played for Boca Juniors. In Argentina, the archer became known as one of the best in the position, meaning that, in many matches, rival fans already considered the penalty scenario a factor to be feared when Rossi was present. That's why, in knockout games, the expectation is that the Argentine will maintain the level of performance that made him famous.

Rossi's history on penalties is a combination of technique and coolness. Duringhis passage For Boca, he accumulated an impressive sequence of saves that guaranteed important victories for the Argentine team. In the moments when the Xeneize fans chanted "VAMOS AGUSTÍN, VAMOS AGUSTÍN", it was not just to give strength to the goalkeeper, but rather an expression of confidence based on past performances. This kind of support doesn’t come out of nowhere; It is the result of decisive performances that marked Rossi's name in the club's history.

Agustín's ability to read the movements of opposing hitters is one of his differences. He can often anticipate which way the ball will be directed, and this increases his effectiveness in defense. This reading is not only based on body observation of the opponent, but also through a previous study of the main penalty takers of rival teams. Rossi prepares intensely for these moments and is therefore considered an above average goalkeeper when it comes to penalties.