{"id":288018,"date":"2023-08-27T14:49:57","date_gmt":"2023-08-27T14:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=288018"},"modified":"2023-08-27T14:49:57","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T14:49:57","slug":"haaland-proves-he-is-human-by-missing-pen-even-as-keeper-diving-out-of-the-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/soccer\/haaland-proves-he-is-human-by-missing-pen-even-as-keeper-diving-out-of-the-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Haaland proves he is human by missing pen \u2013 even as keeper diving out of the way"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Erling Haaland has proved he is human, after the big Norwegian fluffed his lines from the penalty spot against Sheffield United.<\/p>\n

    The Blades had frustrated the Premier League champions at Bramall Lane on Sunday afternoon – before Manchester City were handed a golden opportunity to take the lead from the spot.<\/p>\n

    A Pep Guardiola-less City had worked the ball magnificently around the Sheffield defence, leading to Julian Alvarez bursting to the byline and attempting to cut the ball back to Haaland.<\/p>\n

    However, the ball never made it to Haaland, as John Egan's outstretched arm blocked the ball – leaving Jarred Gillett with no option but to point to the spot.<\/p>\n

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    Haaland stepped up to take the penalty, and he sent Blades keeper Wes Foderingham the wrong way.<\/p>\n

    However, the big Norwegian was unable to get his shot on target, and it fired off the right-hand post away from the goal.<\/p>\n

    What did you think of Erling Haaland's penalty miss? Let us know in the comments section<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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    "It took over a season, but Erling Haaland finally proves he is human," one fan joked.<\/p>\n

    "Big lanky freak can\u2019t do it in the big moments can he," a second joked. While a third added: "This isn\u2019t even the best thing, it\u2019s the Sheffield fans singing you\u2019re just a s*** Billy Sharp!"<\/p>\n

    And another added: "They have to take him off penalties now surely!"<\/p>\n

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    The Blades defenders had frustrated Haaland throughout the first half, and just minutes after he had fluffed his lines from the spot – Haaland was claiming for another penalty.<\/p>\n

    The City striker was wrestled to the ground by three Blades, but Gillett deemed he was giving as good as got. And the referee then had words with Haaland a couple of minutes later – who was complaining about the treatment he was receiving from the Sheffield defence.<\/p>\n