The secret of the goalkeeper who rose to stardom with 'Excited Saengsho'VAR bought him time to plan the operation"
Sep 20, 2024
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There is a goalkeeper who shot to stardom with a phenomenal super save. The main character is Arsenal's gatekeeper and Spain's national team David Raya.
Raya took the lead in a 0-0 draw against Atalanta in the first leg of the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League phase at Gervis Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, early on the 20th (Korea time).
He saved a team in danger of losing the away game by failing the penalty kick crisis with two consecutive super saves.
Raya perfectly read the direction of the kick to the left from Atalanta Mateo Letegi's penalty in the 6th minute of the second half of the game, and when Letegi shot the ball again in the header, he blew himself back and made consecutive saves.
In a flash interview after the game, Raya was satisfied with himself, saying "It may not be the best save in the career, but it's certain to get into the top 3" Raya also introduced an interesting secret to save. Thanks to the advice of GK coach Inyaki Kana, VAR (video reading) bought time.
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Raya declined to elaborate on what conversations he had with his coach, but said "The detailed advice given by coach Kana came to life in the scene"My save today is a credit to coach Kana"
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said `Raya has been outstanding this season. Save the team with a game against Aston Villa and today's save. He's showing that he needs this level of goalkeeper," he said, giving a thumbs up to Raya's performance.
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