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In which tournament is Abreu best known for his penalty kick?

  • World Cup

  • Copa América

  • Champions League

  • Copa Libertadores

Answer

Abreu is best known for his penalty kick in the 2010 World Cup quarter-finals against Ghana. His audacious chip during the penalty shootout secured Uruguay's semi-final spot. Abreu's unique technique, known as the " cucchiaio" or "spooning" technique, involves gently chipping the ball towards the centre of the goal, deceiving the goalkeeper.
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