While his side led 1‑0 and could have sealed a semi‑final spot, a Mount Pleasant forward unleashed an oddly‑styled run‑up and missed the penalty outright. The teams eventually walked away with a draw. Could that be the most ridiculous spot‑kick ever seen?
When people recall the worst high‑level penalty, Simone Zaza’s miss against Germany in Euro 2016 often tops the list. He stepped up in the 121st minute, sent the ball over Manuel Neuer’s crossbar after a quirky short‑run approach that went viral.
On Friday a Mount Pleasant player tried to copy that stunt in the Caribbean Cup. Jamaica, already through to the semi‑finals, travelled to Trinidad and Tobago to face Sando. Warner Brown gave the visitors the lead in the 11th minute and they seemed set to double it 25 minutes later.
Atypical run‑up
A deep‑ball find saw the match’s first scorer break into the box, only to have his effort slip after a sliding tackle and a hand‑ball. The referee, after consulting VAR, pointed to the spot.
Jamaica’s captain Trayvon Reid had a chance to lock in the win, but his poorly timed run‑up saw him smash the ball wide. The Trinidadian keeper tipped the effort, and the visitors equalised in the second half, leaving the score at 1‑1. The return leg is slated for October 23 in Jamaica. In my view, Reid’s reckless run cost his side dearly. Will the rematch on October 23 finally see Jamaica cash in?