The Viral Double Kick: Honduran Defender André Orellana Makes Headlines

The double kick that went viral

The Honduran classic between Marathon and Olimpia for the eighth date of the 2023 Apertura Tournament left one of the most viral actions of the sports weekend in which the young defender André Orellana was the protagonist of a double kick that is traveling the world through social networks.

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The young 21-year-old central defender played a special match since on January 6 he renewed the loan he signed last season from Olimpia to Marathon, so he had to play against his former teammates, including Germán Patón Mejía and Carlos Pineda , whom he left lying on the Yankel Rosenthal grass in the 88th minute of the game.

In the official images of the broadcast you could see the moment in which the defender ran towards both rivals, extended his legs and, far from trying to play the ball, knocked them both down. “It is inconceivable that a footballer could do this,” was the reaction of one of the commentators upon seeing the play.

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Referee Selvin Brown did not hesitate and quickly showed him the red card with two minutes remaining. “I think it was a play where the momentum and courage for the game gained me. It’s not correct at all. I already spoke with “Patón” who is a dad to me,” Orellana explained in a subsequent interview with local media Diez.

“Germán Mejía told me that nothing was happening, that he loves me and that I was part of the game, that I should not lose my DNA and that I should continue working, that I have a lot to continue growing. And I spoke with the teacher too (Pedro Troglio, coach of Olimpia) And well, I just apologize to both institutions, both the Marathon and Olimpia. “Professor Troglio told me to be calm, that he appreciates me and that these are experiences to improve,” he added.

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Then, Patón Mejía, 28, went to social media to respond to a fan who asked him if he could talk to Orellana about the incident. “If we already talked, it’s part of football, I love him a lot, keep working, he already knows he’s there to be the best center back in Honduras and go abroad,” he replied along with a screenshot of his cell phone, where he showed the private message that Orellana had sent him.

“To make mistakes is human, today I made a serious mistake, and I apologize to all the fans and teammates, especially to Patón who for me is a dad in every sense,” Orellana said on his Twitter account, in which he also shared a statement to apologize.

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Honduran soccer fans, I want to offer my most sincere apologies to my teammates, friends, professional colleagues, as well as the fans of both clubs, for the aggressive act I committed during the match. My behavior was unacceptable, and I take full responsibility for my actions.

I committed an unjustifiable foul against two teammates whom I respect and consider friends and football brothers. That’s why I want to make it clear that it had nothing to do with personal problems. I got carried away by the tension of the match, however, that does not justify my behavior at all.

I am aware that I am young and have the opportunity to correct this and other errors. I am committed to learning from this experience and demonstrating exemplary behavior on and off the field in the near future.

My apologies again to everyone affected by my actions. I promise to work hard to correct this mistake and regain the trust of my colleagues, friends and fans.

2023-09-18 10:58:38
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