I won €50 bet with Vinicius over penalty save – Valencia goalkeeper

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I won €50 bet with Vinicius over penalty save – Valencia goalkeeper

Valencia goalkeeper, Giorgi Mamardashvili has revealed that he bet with Vinícius Júnior that he would save his first-half penalty in Valencia’s 2-1 win at Real Madrid.

Los Blancos could have taken the lead in the 13th minute after they were awarded a spot-kick.

But Mamardashvili dived to the right direction to palm away Vinícius’ effort.

Vinícius eventually found the back of the net in the second half, but Valencia won thanks to a goal from Hugo Duro in added time.

“I had a conversation with Vinicius, and I won €50,” Mamardashvili told reporters after the game.

“I asked him if he wanted to bet €50, and he said ‘yes’ and I won.”

“He ought to pay me, but he hasn’t yet,” Mamardashvili – who was outstanding throughout the match, making a number of saves – added.