When Luck Takes the Lead: Courtois Misses, but the Ball Finds Its Way Back
Luck was on his side: Courtois "missed" the ball but miraculously turned the corner
On the pitch, there are always moments that make people wonder: Is football a scientific competition or a game of luck? In a recent game, Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois once again became the focus of the camera - but this time he did not win applause by a magical save, but by the favor of "fate" that made people laugh.
During the game, the opponent made a high-quality shot with a quick advance. Courtois quickly made a side dive, but obviously misjudged the ball and flew past his fingers. The fans were nervous, thinking that the ball would definitely go in. But what was unexpected was that after the ball bounced continuously on the ground, it turned a corner and slowly rolled into Courtois' arms as if it was attracted by a magnet.
The whole audience was in an uproar, and his teammates were also stunned for a moment, and then gave a knowing smile. Courtois was lying on the ground, smiling and shaking his head, as if to say, "Today, luck is on my side."
Technology and luck, an inseparable duet
It must be said that it is no accident that Courtois can hold the position of Real Madrid's main goalkeeper. His height, reaction, and sense of position are all top-notch. But on the football field, even the strongest goalkeeper will make mistakes. The difference is that some mistakes pay a price, while some mistakes are pulled back by the "goddess of luck".
Although the scene of "picking up the ball" by accident this time is a lucky result, it is also behind his long-term accumulated awareness of position. Although he made a misjudgment, his body was still in a reasonable area, which made it possible for the ball to be "sent back automatically". It can be said that luck saved this mistake, or it can be said that it was his insistence on basic skills that gave him the opportunity to "cash in luck".
Fans' perspective: Mistake or miracle?
On social media, fans joked: "Courtois: 'I didn't make a mistake, it was the fans who misunderstood my tactics'", "The ball loves him, this is true", "Have you ever seen the ball return to the goalkeeper's arms by itself?"...
Although it was a funny scene of an own goal, it is precisely because of such moments that football becomes more dramatic and fascinating.
Conclusion
The charm of football is not only the exquisite offense and solid defense, but also these seemingly unexpected but reasonable moments. Courtois's "side dive" made us realize once again: although luck cannot be trained, it is always an indispensable part of football games. For top players, being able to face mistakes with a smile is also a kind of maturity and confidence.
After all, standing in front of the three-meter-wide goal line, in addition to technology, they also need a little bit of luck.
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