Psychologist explains how Argentina's Emi Martinez played mind games during penalty shoot-out against France

 

Psychologist Geir Jordet analyzes Emiliano Martinez's strategy during the crucial penalty shoot-out in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final.

Psychologist Geir Jordet has spent the last five years of his life watching video of every penalty shootout from every important international men's competition during the past 50 years. To understand how football pitch education applies to every field of employment in Qatar, it was aimed to study as much as possible about the complexities of performing under pressure. What follows is his analysis of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's tactics during the crucial penalty shoot-out in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Amy Martinez set the tone and quickly gained control of the penalty area. France captain Hugo Lloris succeeded in the coin toss, while Martínez hurried to the penalty area and awaited the arrival of Lloris as if he was receiving a guest at his home.


Martinez started shaking hands as soon as Lloris arrived. He followed suit with Embappé. Martinez's initial warmth and beauty can cause people to let their guard down, leaving them more vulnerable to her subsequent attacks. This ambiguity is a part of his plan to harm the opposition.



Martinez's interruptions are minor and subdued at the start of the shootout. This is being done to let the referee know and determine where the line is set. Before Mbappé came in, he requested that the referees check the position of the ball. The officer politely accepted and gave a "thumbs up" in response.



Martinez's blockages are subtle at the start of the shootout.

Martinez pushed a bit too hard with Kingsley Coman, prompting the referee to politely step in. Once again, he persuaded the referee to look at the position of the ball and received a compliant response. Martinez now knew that he controlled the penalty area.



Goalkeepers rarely enjoy a big celebration after saving a penalty. Martinez represents a rarity. According to Jordet, loud and emotional celebrations convey assurance, dominance and supremacy, which is beneficial to teammates and detrimental to rivals. The first save made by Martínez was fully utilized.


Martínez was sure of his abilities and limitations when Aurelian Tchoumeni turned up. He had it underestimated. He carried the ball at first, as if it were his own. He took his time with it and waited for the referee and Tchoumeni, prompting a roar from the Argentine supporters.