Substitutions are an important tool that coaches have at their disposal. They are used in injuries and whenever a coach wants to make adjustments in the way his team is playing. Some substitutes can really change the course of a game, and the 1xBet Uganda app allows fans to bet on all those similar situations.
It is not unusual to see underperforming players being substituted. However, this is the norm with outfield players. In the case of goalkeepers, even if they have responsibility in the goals they concede, almost always they play the entirety of the game.
Of course, the key word here is “almost”. There are some occasions when the performance of a keeper is so poor, that his coach has no other choice but to replace him in the middle of the game.
This is exactly what happened during a Copa Libertadores match. This competition is available in the app offered by 1xBet Uganda for iOS and Android gadgets.
Meet Jorge Villalpando
On the 5th of May 2011, Colombian team Junior faced Mexican team Chiapas. Both of these teams are available when making a 1xBet ug login, where all kinds of wagers can be made on them. By the 72nd minute of the game, the Colombians had just scored their third goal, putting the game 3-2. The goalkeeper of the Mexican squad, Jorge Villalpando, was responsible for two of the goals conceded by his team.
Chiapas coach José Guadalupe Cruz decided to act. However, he didn’t reinforce the attack in order to try to equalize things. Instead, he did something that is highly unusual. He decided to remove Jorge Villalpando from the game and bring in substitute keeper Fabián Villaseñor.
Villalpando was furious. He left the field as instructed. However, instead of taking a seat on the bench, he went directly to his coach demanding an explanation. He insulted and even pushed the coach. Things couldn’t have been worse, however, his teammates and coaching staff members intervened and escorted Villalpando to the dressing room.
Eventually, the game ended 3-3. The goals were scored by:
- Juan David Valencia;
- Luis Alfonso Páez;
- Carlos Bacca;
- Jackson Martínez;
- and Édgar Andrade.
The Mexicans scored the third and final goal of the game a few minutes after the incident. Also, the substitute keeper did a good job when required. When deciding to login to 1xBet ug, it is possible to explore multiple wagering chances on all these squads.
After the game, the keeper apologized to the coach. In fact, many years later, Cruz stated in an interview that he was good friends with Villalpando, and the incident was something from the past.