Cole Palmer Misses First Career Penalty
Cole Palmer Misses First Career Penalty
Cole Palmer Misses First Career Penalty in Chelsea’s Narrow Win Over Leicester
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The 22-year-old midfielder, who had previously converted all 16 of his penalty attempts at senior level, saw his flawless record come to an end in this tightly contested match.
However, this flawless record came to a dramatic end when he missed his first-ever penalty against Leicester
The Penalty Miss
The incident occurred in the 22nd minute when Palmer was awarded a penalty after a foul in the box.
He stepped up with confidence, aiming for a low shot to the bottom corner.
Leicester’s goalkeeper, Hermansen, read the situation perfectly and dived to his left to make the save.
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Palmer's Frustration and Protest
Immediately after the miss, Palmer approached the referee, visibly frustrated.
He argued that Hermansen had not adhered to the regulation requiring the goalkeeper to keep at least one foot on the line before the penalty was taken.
Despite Palmer’s protests, the referee did not change the decision, and play continued.
Chelsea’s Victory Despite the Setback
Despite Palmer’s penalty miss, Chelsea managed to hold on to a 1-0 lead.
The team showed great resilience and determination to secure the three points.
Palmer’s overall performance remained strong, and the team celebrated a hard-fought win despite the rare blip in his penalty-taking record.
What’s Next for Palmer?
Palmer’s penalty miss will likely be seen as a brief moment of disappointment in an otherwise impressive career.
At just 22 years old, he has already proven himself as a key player for Chelsea, and this rare miss will not diminish his importance to the team.
Palmer will be eager to bounce back and continue his strong performances in future matches.
