Darwin Lom on His Panenka Penalty: "One Has to Be a Bit Different" in High-Pressure Moments

Darwin Lom Reflects on Daring Panenka Penalty and Guatemala's Historic Gold Cup Run Following a pivotal match in the Concacaf Gold Cup, Guatemalan national team forward Darwin Lom shared his thoughts on his audacious Panenka penalty kick and the team's impressive journey in the tournament. Speaking to reporters against a backdrop of event sponsors, Lom provided insight into the high-pressure moment. "The truth is, if I think about it, I don't do it," Lom stated regarding his penalty technique. "It was about not overthinking it, just doing it. There was a lot of pressure, but I believe in these opportunities, one has to be a bit different." Lom also touched upon the team's collective effort and their growing confidence. "It makes history, and I think now more than ever, people are seeing that this team is capable of much more and will continue to make history," he affirmed. He highlighted the importance of the entire squad, not just the starting players, noting, "We saw today that our teammate Kénderson came in after so long, and what a great game he played." Lom's comments underscore the team's ambition and the belief that they are building something significant for Guatemalan football on the international stage.

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