Emiliano Martinez stops France’s forward #20 Kingsley Coman’s shot during the penalty shootout during – Jewel Samad /AFPArgentina produced a masterclass in Sunday’s penalty shootout victory over France. At the heart of their performance was the psychological game played by goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who dominated the French penalty takers and forced two crucial misses. When Lloris made his way to the penalty box, it was like Martinez was welcoming a visitor to his own home. It all added to the sense that the Argentina goalkeeper was in full command of the penalty area. The Argentina goalkeeper has already won, thanks to his unpredictable and calculated mind games.
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