Unbelievable stop. Can’t believe they didn’t show any replays. Such a shame it immediately followed with the equaliser but gave him a second go at being a deserved hero.
Pickford injury time save
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Yeah the shot was insanely good too. What? 30 yards out? More?
Can't believe that. Mata's was from a perfect free kick spot. You can see that Pickford didn't really need to jump for it, he sort of did a hop and didn't spend that long in the air.
Obviously a fantastic save, but the best part of it was Pickford's anticipation, the shot came out of nowhere but he was very much ready to react.
Wut. Have you not seen the behind the goal replay?
Yeah cause that has something to do with the amazing Pickford save against Colombia which everyone is discussing
He seems kinda small? For a goalie that is.
Yes, he did some strange single leg jump and his legs were crossed. He was almost able to land on his feet. De Gea's dive covered some distance and he did a neat roll at the end, much better execution and would get top marks in a diving competition.
Watched a thing with DeGea and apparently that is the arm you’re supposed to go with. Something about your arm is higher, therefore your height and reach has improved. Had never really thought of it before but makes sense. Saying that if he goes with his right arm for that save I don’t think he is getting that touch on it.
This post was supposed to go in the main Pickford thread but don't let that stop you being obsessed.Yeah cause that has something to do with the amazing Pickford save against Colombia which everyone is discussing
I haven't seen a replay, but I'm fairly sure the ball would have taken an odd spin for Pickford to have to readjust mid air like that, it's bloody hard to do and screws up the way you land.
That makes it a much, much better save than if was all one movement.
Whether it was going in or hitting the post (which I think it was) isn't really here nor there, because there is no way Pickford could know, so he has to act like it is. It was a really, really good save.
That makes it a much, much better save than if was all one movement.
Whether it was going in or hitting the post (which I think it was) isn't really here nor there, because there is no way Pickford could know, so he has to act like it is. It was a really, really good save.
Yeah well it went in the wrong thread hence it looking ridiculous. Carry on though.
Pretty sure that was going out. Either way, he couldn't possibly be sure about it so it's still a great save.
It was in injury time of normal time, can't remember?
Astounding save. Don't think I'll see any better than it but shame it's been lost in the shuffle.
You have more control of your body with the arm going over the top, which puts strength in the save, as opposed a stretch with your nearer hand.
The strength in your shoulder is a lot less over shoulder height, so if you're reaching up from under your body, you won't have as much resistance.
When you reach over, you rotate your upper body and so the line of your shoulders changes and you can put more power in your save.
Plus, it also means your body is rotating when you land, so it's easier to get up for a potential follow up.
Fantastic save. Shame the corner led to the goal, but came out on top on pens.
Was impressed with him today. Solid performance. Love his confidence too.
Was impressed with him today. Solid performance. Love his confidence too.
Had it been the save that ended up winning the game, i could imagine it wouldve become one of those moments that become historical that people always remember. Like Gazza goal against Scotland, Owen goal against Argentina etc.
Loved that moment. Were in awe watching it with my missus. Top class football all around, the strike, too.
One of the best WC saves ever.
Anyone got a link for the save?
Just hope He'll stay clear from Head&Shoulders and won't act like a prick. Don't want him to turn into Joe Hart v.2.
Very talented GK.
Very talented GK.
Looks like it was going out/just outside of post.
Still, he had to make the save.
So many fans (including myself) were a little worried about him. There was a question mark against his name. Delighted he proved me wrong in this match.
185cm = 6ft 1. Tall but not a giant.
Fantastic stop, up there with swiss keeper v serbia and japan keeper v poland in best saves. Swiss save edges it for me
Less important since they have the easiest run to a final ever
What a view.
My word! What a save! One of the best saves I have seen in recent memory.
I know you’ve got this weird thing going on where you must defend all things Manchester United at any cost but come on. You think a “neat roll” makes a better save?!
It was a sensational leap by Pickford. Clawed the ball right out of the postage stamp. You won’t see a better save for a long long time. It was better than De Gea’s because it was more difficult to execute.
He is, he gets questioned for it too. He referenced it in his interview after the game. Says he has the agility to compensate.
I've been pretty critical of Pickford, I don't think he's great by any stretch of the imagination and I thought he was particularly poor against Belgium. His biggest problem against Belgium was mistiming his dives, he jumped too early for the shots from Tielemens, Mertens and Januzaj - ultimately he made two decent saves but his early dive meant he parried the ball back centrally rather than away from the goal. Then on Januzaj's his early jump meant he was actually on his way back down as the ball reached him.
However having said all that, the save last night was incredible. His footwork prior to the dive and then the reach once he had taken off were both fantastic. Makes me think he may have been over-coached for want of a better phrase. The stop last night was pure reflex, nobody was particularly expecting a shot from Uribe and certainly not one of that quality. That meant Pickford didn't have time to prepare and therefore avoided the mistake I thought he made with his saves in the Belgium game.
However having said all that, the save last night was incredible. His footwork prior to the dive and then the reach once he had taken off were both fantastic. Makes me think he may have been over-coached for want of a better phrase. The stop last night was pure reflex, nobody was particularly expecting a shot from Uribe and certainly not one of that quality. That meant Pickford didn't have time to prepare and therefore avoided the mistake I thought he made with his saves in the Belgium game.
And an absolutely massive arse to propel him up in the air.
It was a mega save.
On close inspection the shot is going wide but he’s not to know and it happened so fast from so far out.
On close inspection the shot is going wide but he’s not to know and it happened so fast from so far out.
Christ
Yeah it’s definitey going wide. Big mistake, should have left it.
Was gonna hit the post, I feel.
I was messing around with the neat roll bit. De Gea tends to make normal saves into theatrical jumps. Pickford made an amazing save for sure.I know you’ve got this weird thing going on where you must defend all things Manchester United at any cost but come on. You think a “neat roll” makes a better save?!
It was a sensational leap by Pickford. Clawed the ball right out of the postage stamp. You won’t see a better save for a long long time. It was better than De Gea’s because it was more difficult to execute.
One of the greatest saves I have ever seen. Watched dozens of times already, it is a thing of beauty.