Alan Velasco set up an MLS Conference semi-final tie against Austin FC after scoring the winning spot-kick for FC Dallas in Monday night's shoot-out, but his winning penalty has divided opinion.
Dallas were the home favourites against Minnesota United on Sunday night, but were frustrated by the visitors as they were held to a 1-1 draw in regulation time. The pair still couldn't be seperated in extra-time, setting up a tense penalty shootout.
But a miss from Minnesota from 12 yards meant that Dallas ultimately had the opportunity to win, and all Velasco had to do was score to send his side through. And even with the importance riding on his spot-kick, he decided to boast his confidence by performing an audacious Panenka penalty, and it worked.
