Lille Goalkeeper Berke Özer Achieves Historic Penalty Save Triple in europa League Victory Over Roma
Lille, France – Lille goalkeeper Berke Özer etched his name into Europa League history Thursday, saving three consecutive penalties against Roma in a stunning display of athleticism and composure. The improbable feat propelled Lille to a 3-0 victory, securing crucial points in group F and leaving Roma reeling with onyl 3 points.
The penalty saves, occurring in the 82nd, 84th, and 85th minutes, all came against Roma’s attempts to claw back into the match. Dobvyk’s initial two attempts were thwarted by Özer, prompting retakes ordered by the referee, only for Özer to deny him again. Matias Soule’s subsequent effort was also expertly saved, completing the unprecedented sequence. Lille’s win elevates them to 6 points in the group stage.
Özer, visibly elated after the match, attributed his success to a combination of preparation and a pre-game promise. “I am very happy, nobody would have guessed that I would save three penalties.This is a source of pride for me,but I am happy to get three points at moast,this is the most critically important,” he stated. He further revealed a personal motivation: “I promised my girlfriend that I wouldn’t go to my girlfriend before the match.I didn’t think it would be like that.”
Analyzing the saves, Özer noted, “In the first, Romain entered the penalty area very early. In the second, my foot was not on the line. Third. But if there was a fourth penalty, I would hold it.” He emphasized the team’s collective effort, stating, “It was an amazing night for the team. The important thing to me is not to save three points, three penalties.”
Roma will next face Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League, while Lille will travel to take on PAOK. The remarkable performance by Özer has instantly become a talking point in European football, highlighting his emergence as a key player for lille.
🔥 Berke Özer saved 3 penalties in a row!
⛔️ 82.did not pass the Dobvyk in minutes! The referee reiterated the penalty.
⛔️ 84. He did not give Dobvyk a goal again! The referee reiterated the penalty again.
⛔️ 85. Soule hit the right in the minute,saved again! https://t.co/Mkf6SHI5Ee
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