![]() The opportunity to check off that box in his illustrious career seemed imminent. Lewandowski, the all-time leading goal scorer for Poland, has never scored a goal in the World Cup. The center official, however, was alerted to the incident by VAR and upon further review of the cameras, a penalty was confirmed and a yellow was issued to Moreno. A foul by Hector Moreno on Lewandowski inside the box was initially a no-call. The biggest moment of the game was a standoff between Ochoa and Lewandowski. Lozano's efforts out wide were filled with potential, but never had support, as an older midfield struggled at times to keep up with the duo after the first 45 minutes. But the lack of a center target was an issue for the team as the game went on. Vega, who made his World Cup debut with El Tri, was a suitable option opposite Lozano throughout the match. Mexico is knocking in the first half □□□ /4R7VFfKVrz- FOX Soccer November 22, 2022 Alexia Vega had multiple chances to get the breakthrough goal for Mexico, including this attempt in the 26th minute. Lack of a true nine on Mexico's roster loomed larger than ever for El Tri as Mexico was able to control possession and spend time in dangerous spaces on the pitch but the final touch or pass was lacking for the team throughout the entirety of the match. The two teams were unable to capitalize on an opportunity to stake their place in Group C despite the door being blown open earlier in the day Saudia Arabia upset Argentina moving the Saudi's on top of the group after the group all completed their first matches. Lewandowski is still on the hunt for his first goal in a World Cup. Mexico's hero of the moment, however, was Guillermo Ochoa after the goalkeeper made a big penalty save on Lewandowski attempt from the spot. The moment of the match came in the 58th minute when Poland's Robert Lewandowski was pulled down in the box. Winger Hirving Lozano provided strong service on the flanks but was unable to create a magic moment. Mexico dominated possession of the ball and tried to attack out wide, featuring their wingers running at Poland's back line, while Poland was content to absorb pressure in an effort to quickly counter. ![]() So while soccer and American football don’t have much in common, it’s clear that kicking translates well between the two sports.Mexico and Poland settled for a scoreless draw on Tuesday. Tessmann stuck with soccer and he’s now playing for Serie B’s Venezia in Italy. Tanner Tessmann committed to Clemson in 2019 planning to play both football and soccer in college, but his plans changed when he got an opportunity to sign with FC Dallas in 2020. ![]() After his soccer career stalled, Lambo went on to have a six-year career as a kicker in the NFL from 2015-2021.Īmerican football has also seen kickers switch to soccer. Soccer’s residency program in Bradenton, Florida in 2005 before later being picked by FC Dallas eighth overall in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft. More recently, Josh Lambo was part of U.S. He then went on to have an accomplished 14-year career in the United States playing American football, winning a Super Bowl with the Cowboys in 1972. Fritsch won three Austrian league titles with Rapid Wien from 1963-1971, scoring 15 times as a striker, and he earned nine caps with Austria’s national team. Toni Fritsch was perhaps the most notable soccer-to-kicker success story. American football kickers actually began adopting a soccer-style approach for field goals in the 1960s after previously using a straight-on approach for field goal attempts. Ochoa’s 37 years old now so it’s a little late for a career change, but there’s plenty of precedent for soccer players reaching the NFL. Granted, Ochoa’s not facing a rush or the pressure of a game being on the line, but it’s clear that he has the leg strength to kick on the gridiron. The Texans shared footage from the impressive kicks on their social media channels.įootball □ Fútbol | /Tnzgxi70D3 Ochoa had the leg strength for 60 yards but he hooked his first attempt wide left and then hit the crossbar on his second attempt. “I’m switching my sport,” Ochoa joked after making a 50-yarder. ![]() With help from former Texans punter/holder Shane Lechler, El Tri’s goalie nailed field goal attempts from 30, 35, 40, 50 and 55 yards. The NFL team opened up their training facility to América and goalkeeper Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa took advantage of the opportunity to kick on an American football field. ![]() Soccer and American football don’t have much in common, but it appears that goal kicks translate well to kicking field goals.Ĭlub América is in Texas this week preparing for Wednesday night’s friendly against Manchester United at NRG Stadium, home of the Houston Texans. ![]()
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