"Estêvão, 18, had converted a penalty in the 44th minute of the encounter in Lille, France, to level the score, 1-1. When Brazil were awarded another spot-kick in the 77th minute, substitute Paquetá and not Estêvão was chosen by coach Carlo Ancelotti to take it. The West Ham star struck his attempt over the crossbar. "It was an order that came," Estêvão said."
""I apologise for the missed penalty," he said. "I'm sad. We probably would have won with that penalty. I'm very used to scoring at my club, I have great successes. Unfortunately, my anxiety to score made me make a decision before that final touch, so I think that's what took me away from taking the penalty as I usually do and I ended up not converting it.""
Estêvão converted Brazil's first penalty in the 44th minute to level the match 1-1. A second penalty in the 77th minute was taken by substitute Lucas Paquetá after coach Carlo Ancelotti chose to change the taker to reduce pressure on the young player. Paquetá struck his attempt over the crossbar and apologised, citing anxiety and a rushed final touch. Estêvão said he followed orders, supported his teammate, and urged training and improvement ahead of the World Cup. Estêvão joined Chelsea from Palmeiras for £29 million and adapted quickly to the Premier League.
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