Lucas Ribeiro Scores Beautiful Panenka Penalty As Rich Vein of Form Continues

• Lucas Ribeiro impressed in Mamelodi Sundowns' big win over Marumo Gallants to secure a place in the Carling Knockout Cup final
• The 26-year-old forward scored one of the two goals that gave Manqoba Mngqithi's team the deserved with over the Gallants
• The Sundowns forward scored a beautiful panenka penalty in the match and explained who was behind his decision

Mamelodi Sundowns forward Lucas Ribeiro continues his blistering form for the Brazilians as he scored a cheeky penalty in their Carling Knockout Cup semi-final clash against Marumo Gallants.

The Brazilians sealed a place in the competition's final after a hard-fought 2-0 win over Gallants at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Ribeiro and Neo Maema were the Masandawana's match winners, and they are the favourites to win the cup when they face Magesi in the final.

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Ribeiro scores a beautiful panenka penalty

Mamelodi Sundowns' first goal was a beauty from Ribeiro. The South American sent Washington Arubi the wrong way with a cheeky panenka.

According to iDiskiTimes, the 26-year-old winger explained in an interview with SuperSport TV after the game how he was advised to play the penalty through the middle.

"It was a difficult game," he said on SuperSport TV.

"The opponent did very well; they were very compact, and it was challenging to find space. But we are happy we made it to the final.

"When it comes to the penalty, I spoke to Ronza at training, and he said maybe you could try it in the game. So I'm very happy."

The Sundowns winger has been one of the best players in the South African league this season and has scored six goals in all competitions, with one only coming in the Carling Knockout.

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Ribeiro wants to play for Bafana Bafana

Briefly News earlier reported that Lucas Ribeiro has showed interest in representing South Africa men's national team.

The 26-year-old will only be eligible in 2028 after joining the PSL champions in 2023, and local fans have already welcomed him into the national set-up.

Source: Briefly News