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Kahn: I Want To Score
Oliver Kahn still has one ambition remaining before he hangs up his gloves for good tomorrow in his final match for Bayern Munich. The legendary keeper has revealed he would love to score a penalty.
In his final Bundesliga game of a glittering career, Kahn would dearly love the chance to score his first ever goal, but it seems likely that a penalty will be his only chance against Hertha Berlin.
The question remains: Will Oli Kahn be permitted by trainer Ottmar Hitzfeld to take a penalty in front of a sold-out Allianz Arena?
“The pressure is so high. I’m not sure I’d be able to kick the ball” Kahn told Bild. “But my team mates and the fans would push me forward, so have to take it.
“I’ve already decided which corner I would shoot in” he revealed.
The Bayern keeper has taken a penalty before for Bayern back in 2002 against Cottbus with the score at 6-0 to the Bavarians. Tomislav Piplica however guessed right, and Kahn has not been given another opportunity since then.
Trainer Hitzfeld on the other hand is not sure that he will be able to grant the keeper his wish.
“If it’s still a draw and we get a penalty, I’m not sure I’d have the courage to let him take the penalty.”
Despite it being his final game Kahn doesn’t want to be substituted before the end to get a standing ovation.
“I’d rather not be substituted; I’d rather play right through. I have problems with farewells. I don’t like them” he admitted.
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I'd love him to score a goal. And, I hope he scores one.
But, who knows whether there will be a penalty. And, what if he misses it? That would ruin it.
.. I don't know!