Backing Steve Mandanda, Gauthier Gallon slipped a few words to the Marseille defender before he missed his attempt during the penalty shootout which sealed Rennes’ victory.
The shooters were celebrating during the penalty shootout between Rennes and Marseille on Sunday evening. In fact, we had to wait until the 17the shooter to witness a failure. And by sending his attempt onto the crossbar, Samuel Gigot precipitated the elimination of Ciel et Blanc (1-1, 9 tab to 8).
And if he did not make the slightest save during this penalty shootout, Gauthier Gallon, Steve Mandanda’s understudy, may have played a decisive role. The Breton goalkeeper leaned towards Samuel Gigot while the latter was placing his ball on the penalty spot and said a few words to him in order to destabilize him.
Samuel Gigot also gave a hint of a smile before pursing his lip as he stood up and prepared to shoot…
