The rescue that saved the "vulnerable" Ophir Marciano: "Discovered leadership in the moment of truth"

The Israeli stopped Paia in the 90th minute, atoned for lukewarm ability and brought Feyenoord closer to the Conference League final.

In the Netherlands they responded: "The goals are not his fault"

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29/04/2022

Friday, 29 April 2022, 07:15

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The goals of the semi-finals and rescue of Ofir Marciano (Sport 1)

Ophir Marciano is the only Israeli legionnaire left in the European factories, and despite the suspicious treatment he receives in the Netherlands, he continues to help Feyenoord.

Yesterday (Thursday) the goalkeeper helped his team beat Marseille 2: 3 in the first game of the Conference League semi-final, in a fun and rhythmic game, which for him personally was quite fickle.

Marciano conceded two uncommitted goals, but made up for it with a big save from a Marseille star Dimitri Paella kick in the 90th minute, which left the Dutch hopeful for the rematch, in which they will try to reach the first European final after 20 years.

The "Voetbalprimeur" website gave Marciano a score of 6.5, stating: "The goals he conceded in the first half were not really his fault, but it is impossible to break free from the feeling that he could have done more to prevent them. Obviously he is not a goalkeeper Another point on the show in the 90th minute ".

The "Voetbal International" website also gave Marciano a score of 6.5, and the "FCupdate" website settled for a score of 6. "He failed to prevent the first goal, although it was certainly not his mistake. In the second goal he managed to get the ball, but pushed it to the wrong place."

More on Walla!

Ophir Marciano saved in the 90th minute: Feyenoord beat Marseille 2: 3

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Came in time.

Marciano (Photo: GettyImages, Geert van Erven / BSR Agency)

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The "AD" website also mentioned Marciano's rescue in the closing minutes.

"Even a vulnerable goalkeeper like Ophir Marciano took a leadership role, providing a spectacular stop to Dimitri Payet's kick."

"He didn't have a bad game," Feyenoord's former player Harry van der Laan analyzed.

"The goals he conceded were not his direct responsibility - the first goal was a hard kick to the near corner, it could happen, and in the second goal he could have done a better job, but the defense was also to blame. Besides, facing a quality attacking team like Marseille, every goalkeeper would absorb" .

On the other hand, journalist Dennis Van Arsenal, who covers the team, claimed that "Marciano does not look good in the goals he has conceded. With him, it will be very difficult for Feyenoord to complete the task next week."

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