Henry Martin misses another penalty for América
América captain Henry Martin failed to score from the penalty spot against Querétaro, reigniting concerns about his spot-kick reliability.
Club América captain Henry Martin has once again struggled from the penalty spot. During the Apertura 2026 opener against Querétaro, the forward failed to convert his chance, a miss that immediately evoked memories of his costly error against Pumas in the Clausura 2026 Liguilla quarter-finals.
This latest failure has increased doubts regarding his effectiveness as the team's primary penalty taker. Although the match ended in a victory for Guillermo Almada's side thanks to a goal from Isaías Violante, the captain's performance and his recurring issues from the spot did not go unnoticed by the fans.
The victory was hard-fought, especially in the final stages after Alan Cervantes was sent off in the 89th minute. Despite playing the final moments with ten men, the team managed to hold on to their narrow lead, but the questions surrounding Martin's penalty efficiency remain a talking point.