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Roy Hodgson admits Christian Benteke's penalty shambles could haunt Crystal Palace in relegation fight

Mario Balotelli stole a penalty once from Liverpool's designated taker, Jordan Henderson. The reason not many people remember is because Balotelli scored.

Against Bournemouth on Saturday, Christian Benteke did not score, and Crystal Palace's fans will not forget this act of selfishness if it costs them later in the season.

Roy Hodgson thought his team had the win when referee Kevin Friend pointed to the spot in stoppage time.

Christian Benteke missed a stoppage time for Crystal Palace against Bournemouth
Christian Benteke missed a stoppage time for Crystal Palace against Bournemouth

On the pitch he had Luka Milivojevic, Palace's regular taker who has never missed a penalty in the Premier League and had already scored one in the first half.