Martinez was shown two yellow cards but not a red, and that is down to a rule few of us will ever forget after a dramatic night
Team GB unveils dullest Olympic kit in years after Nike's England flag furoreSTADE PIERRE-MAUROY — Well, you learn something new every day, and trust a player of Emi Martinez’s disposition to enlighten us all on a wild night in France.’s remarkable juggling act continues into the Europa Conference League semi-finals after the goalkeeper’s penalty heroics amid mass confusion at Lille.
Lille’s bench, for one, looked perplexed, and while a puzzled press box sought clarity amid impending deadlines, the stadium became a cauldron of noise. Martinez, though, somehow kept his cool, going on to save a second penalty that sent Villa into their first European semi-final since 1982.Martinez duly led the celebrations as he sprinted over to the Villa fans at the opposite end. His last penalty save prior to last night helped Argentina win the World Cup.
“In the shootout, there was no ball on the penalty spot and I was asking for a ball from the ball boy… and then I get booked. I just don’t understand the rules. I know my teammates need me and I own my box. I just used all my experience.”
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