With just eight league games to go heading into Monday (April 15) night’s clash in Pamplona, every point matters with both sides competing for a European spot. It was the visitors Valencia who took a first-half lead through Andre Almeida. They protected it until the seven minutes of second-half stoppage time when Hugo Guillamon fouled Osasuna striker Ante Budimir in the box. Budimir, who had 16 goals in 30 matches prior to kick-off, stepped up to take the spot kick.
But he appeared to get caught in two minds during his run-up, scuffing the ball slowly towards the grateful goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili with nearly the last kick of the game. The commentator exclaimed: “And he’s missed it! And he hasn’t just missed it. It’s the worst penalty you’ve seen, certainly this season and maybe ever.”
Fans watching at home echoed these sentiments after a clip of the moment soon went viral on social media. One comment read: “Congratulations Ante Budimir. You’ve just taken the worst penalty the world has ever seen.” Budimir’s howler meant Osasuna missed out on what could’ve been a crucial point in their battle for a top-six finish.
They remained 11th as a result, with Valencia moving eight points clear of them and into seventh.
