VIDEO: US International Jose Torres On PK Jitters

Watch exclusive Goal.com content of Pachuca midfielder Jose Francisco Torres upon Pachuca's 10-9 PK shootout win over Atlas in the 2009 InterLiga.

Jan 12, 2009 12:34:05 AM

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Jose Francisco Torres spoke to Goal.com following leading Pachuca to a penalty kick win over Atlas in the 2009 InterLiga. The Mexican-American, who suits up for the USA national squad, saw his side squander a 3-0 lead in the first half hour to draw 3-3.

In the shootout, Torres stepped up and slotted home, knowing that if he had missed, Atlas would have won.
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"I had nerves," the midfielder admitted after the match. "My legs started getting bigger and the goal got smaller."

Eventually, Pachuca took the penalties 10-9 with Miguel Calero stopping four.

With the win, Pachuca qualify for the Copa Libertadores for the second time in their history.

Watch exclusive Goal.com content of Jose Torres' reaction:



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