Adrian’s spot kick homework pays off

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Adrian’s penalty save against Romelu Lukaku was the pivotal moment of a game which saw the Irons stage a remarkable comeback on Saturday.

And whilst it was a very poor spot kick, Adrian had put in the homework which ensured he kept the big fella at bay and helped build the platform for a magificent three points.

Speaking the London24.com the Spaniard said: “Lukaku is one of the best penalty takers but sometimes I have seen him try to wait until the last moment and when the keeper goes down he chips it over him.

“I just stayed in the middle and waited until the last moment and finally I managed to save it. Yes, it was the most important situation in the game because we were 2-0 down and if they score the third one, it would have been over.

“When I saved the penalty I really believed that we could get back, even from 2-0 down.

“I think we played well, we kept the ball and created a lot of chances and after the penalty, the team changed their mentality and we went directly at them. We deserved it in the end.”

Adrin added: “The top of the table is so tight. If you lose two games in a row you can lose your position, but we have got maximum points from our last three games and I think we are in a good position in the league and we also have the FA Cup.”

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