ARGENTINE keeper Nahuel Guzman has stunned fans by performing a MAGIC TRICK during a penalty shoot-out.
The South American, 37, was the hero for Mexican side Tigres UANL in the Leagues Cup as they beat Vancouver 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
But it was the shot-stopper’s unusual antics which caught the headlines.
A video from behind the goal showed Guzman pretend to pull silly string out of his mouth during the shoot-out.
And the mind game appeared to work as he saved the next spot kick.
Guzman was also seen performing some strange mime-like moves as a Vancouver player stepped up to take a penalty.
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That manoeuvre was less effective as he failed to save the attempt.
But fans hailed Guzman’s magic trick as they fell in love with his unorthodox approach.
One said: “Next gen s***housing.”
Another added: “Goalkeepers rushing to magic shops as we speak.”
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A third replied: “Hahaha wtf was that. That’s really hilarious!”
And a fourth responded: “Magic mind games, get in the player’s head.”
Guzman could yet come up against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup if both sides reach the final.
Tigres will face Monterrey for a place in the last eight, while Miami take on FC Dallas.
Guzman has played for Tigres for nine years, racking up 425 appearances and 170 clean sheets.
He also received six caps for the Argentina national team between 2014 and 2017.
Current Argentine No1 Emi Martinez is also known for his gamesmanship tactics during penalty shoot-outs – most notably during the World Cup final which they won on spot kicks.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
