Seydou Doumbia’s Panenka Penalty Fails to Secure Victory for AS Roma Against Manchester City
Seydou Doumbia’s daring attempt at a Panenka penalty narrowly missed the mark during AS Roma’s friendly against Manchester City in Melbourne, as the English side edged a 5-4 shootout win following a 2-2 draw.
The Ivorian striker stepped up as Roma’s fifth penalty taker in the shootout, opting for a cheeky Panenka—a softly chipped shot down the middle of the goal. However, Doumbia’s attempt lacked the necessary precision, allowing Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart to save comfortably.
The missed penalty proved decisive, handing the victory to the English champions in the closely contested match.
The friendly encounter offered both teams valuable pre-season practice ahead of the new campaign, but the penalty drama provided the most memorable moment.
Watch Seydou Doumbia’s Panenka attempt here:
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