Wellington Rato and James Rodriguez starred in an incredible play on Saturday in which there was a double failure in the definition for Sao Paulo, in their visit to Vasco da Gama, in the 26th round of Brasileirão 2023.
With the score 0-0, Sao Paulo had a penalty in the 45+1 minute, and Wellington Rato took the shot, as he was designated to take it, since, for example, Colombian Rodriguez lost that privilege by missing two penalties in previous matches.
Thus, Rato took the shot and Leo Jardim saved it. However, James Rodriguez had the rebound and missed an incredible goal opportunity, as it was easier than the previous penalty, as it was much closer to the goal and with the goalkeeper practically beaten and defeated.
MEU DEUS DO CEU!!
LEO JARDIM DEFENDEU O PENALTI DE WELINGTON RATO... E NA SEQUENCIA JAMES RODRIGUEZ CHUTA PRA FORA!
pic.twitter.com/AiBwqv4oFF— Diário de Torcedor (@DiarioGols) October 7, 2023
James played 64 minutes and fell short, as beyond the missed opportunity, his game was not up to expectations. Luciano Neves came on as his replacement.
Sao Paulo couldn't win away, but rescued a point after the final 0-0 draw against Vasco.
Rato perdeu a penalidade. No rebote, James Rodríguez desperdiça a chance do gol. Inacreditável esse lance. pic.twitter.com/GUur8Hv1uG
— Gabriel Sá (@OGabrielSa) October 7, 2023