In this match, none of the opponent's shots reached the target — neither misses nor hits the post or crossbar helped "Flamengo" change the course of the game.
Save Analysis:
First Penalty
Matvey correctly assessed Saul's run-up and preemptively positioned himself, covering the bottom left corner of the goal, which allowed him to easily save the shot.
Second Penalty
Pedro tried to deceive the goalkeeper by pausing before the shot, but Safonov displayed agility, pretending to jump in one direction and then bursting off in the other. This led to a successful save.
Third Penalty
Safonov took the risk of staying put when the opponent shot down the center of the goal. This decision proved successful, and the shot was stopped, despite the expectations of the "Flamengo" players that the goalkeeper would dive to a corner.
Fourth Penalty
Matvey anticipated the direction of Luis Araujo's shot, and the weak power of the shot made the save even easier.
Experts admire Safonov's skill: his technique, reaction speed, and ability to read the opponent's game have become a model for young goalkeepers. This match vividly demonstrates how individual qualities and composure can determine the outcome of tense encounters.
