René Higuita was known for occasionally performing what during a match?
Forward runs
Goal celebrations
Dances
Acrobatic saves
Answer
Acrobatic saves, also known as "scorpion kicks" or "bicycle kicks," were a signature move of Colombian goalkeeper René Higuita during his professional football career. These audacious and daring saves involved Higuita leaping into the air with his body extended and using his feet to block or clear the ball from dangerous goal-scoring opportunities.
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