Nicolas Reniero howler as he somehow misses open goal during Argentine game between Argentinos and Newell’s

NICOLAS RENIERO has already registered the miss of the season, ballooning a shot over the crossbar in front of an OPEN goal.

The 26-year-old was left red-faced after missing a golden opportunity to double Argeninos Junior’s lead late on against Newell’s Old Boys.

Thankfully, his miss didn’t change the outcome of the game, and Argentinos went on to win the first game of the league season 1-0.

Lucas Villalba scored the only goal of the game late on in the 87th minute – a matter of minutes before Reniero’s miss.

Newell’s were the masters of their own downfall, and a breakdown in communication in added time in the second half saw midfielder Jeronimo Cacciabue sell his goalkeeper, Alan Aguerre, short with a back pass.

And Reniero pounced, beating the keeper to the ball – knocking it into space inside the penalty area.

The forward got seven yards from goal, set himself, but somehow blazed his effort over the crossbar, handing Newell’s a lifeline and five minutes to find an equaliser.

Reniero was in absolute disbelief placing his hands in his head, as his opponents looked to get the ball back in play quickly.

His poor shot was summed up perfectly by TyC Sports’ commentator: “No Reniero.”

TNT Sports’ commentator Fabian Godoy hilariously suggested that the forward “will not be able to sleep” after that miss.

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Whilst Newell’s own Twitter account was in disbelief that the forward – who missed a sitter earlier in the game – missed again.

They said: “Reniero of Argentinos Juniors, who missed a sitter earlier, has just missed an open goal from 6 yards after rounding Alan Aguerre. Unbelievable.”

One thing’s for sure, Reniero will be reminded about his miss for the whole season now.

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk