“This points to the fact that for specific skills like penalty kicks, if you just come in as a sub you are less able to perform motor skills with the same accuracy because you are less prepared.”
Less than spectacular shootout seven:
Jamie Carragher, England v Portugal, 2006 World Cup quarter-final. England lost 3–1.
Carragher came on in the 119th minute in place of winger Aaron Lennon and took England’s fourth penalty, as both teams had already missed two and Carragher needed to make it 2–2. His poor shot was easily saved by Ricardo and Cristiano Ronaldo converted the next penalty to send Portugal through.
= Simone Zaza, Italy v Germany, Euro 2016, Quarter-final. Italy lost 6–5.
Zaza came on for Giorgio Chiellini in the 121st minute. Taking Italy’s second penalty after both teams had scored their first, Zaza took about 15 kneeling steps on the spot before hitting the ball over the bar. It went to nine penalties before Germany won.
=Rodri Spain vs Switzerland, Euro 2020 Quarter Final. Spain won 3–1.
Rodri came on for Pedri in the 119th minute and took Spain’s third penalty after each team had missed. Rodri sends his shot to the left of Yann Sommer but not too far and he saves it.
However, Switzerland missed their third and fourth penalties, while Spain scored their next two goals to win 3–1.
= Marcus Rashford, England vs Italy, Euro 2020 Final. England lost 3–2.
Rashford came on at Wembley in the 120th minute with Jadon Sancho coming on for Kyle Walker and Jordan Henderson. With the score at 2–2 in the shootout, but a missed shot by Italy, England had the advantage. Yet Rashford sent his effort against the left-hand post after a faltering run-up. ,
Sancho, England vs Italy, Euro 2020 Final. England lost 3–2.
