By Chris Wright
Hirsute Colombian jester Rene Higuita has been up to his old trick again, re-enacting his
infamous 'scorpion kick' save against England all those years ago for an Arabic television
channel...
We'll forgive him as he's 45-years old these days, but that wasn't a patch on the original
busted out to foil Jamie Redknapp on his top, top triffic international debut back in 1995.
It's been 17 years since Rene Higuita executed his audacious scorpion kick to block a weak shot
from Jamie Redknapp in a friendly between England and Colombia at Wembley. Since then, it's become
one of the most iconic in the sport's history and has been attempted by goalkeepers and attackers
alike, some more successful than others.
Imagen por André Finhana
El gol de la semana no lo hizo Cristiano Ronaldo o Messi, de lo que se hablo esta semana fue del
golazo de larga distancia del portero de la selección de los Estados Unidos Tim Howard con su
equipo de la Premier League (ver vídeo). No hubo festejo ya les platicamos porque, aunque debió
haber existido; ya que solo es el cuarto arquero que realiza tal hazaña en el fútbol ingles.
This month I contributed my second piece to Goalkeeper Magazine. If you haven't heard about it,
it's a bimonthly glossy magazine and describes itself as follows:
Goalkeeper Magazine is designed for all goalkeepers across the world of any age and all
abilities. It is being produced with passion and love for the game, and the unique position of the
goalkeeper.
By Chris Wright
Take note children: Unless you happen to go by the name of Rene Higuita, 'scorpion' passes are
the kind of frivolous, show-boaty nonsense that you've simply got to get 100% right lest you run
the distinct risk of ending up looking like a complete and utter gimmer.
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Editor's Note: Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mr Clint Dempsey. Your scorpion kick
attempt on Wednesday night brought us back to a piece we did nearly two years ago. Much less than
seven degrees of separation brought us to the infamous "scorpion kicker" Rene Higuita.
