Following a penalty win, Tifozi finally removed his mask after 675 days. Football Gazeta Express reported this event on March 16, 2026, at 4:42 PM. It had been 675 days since Oxford United last achieved a penalty, occurring at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday.
The last time the “U’s” scored a penalty was nearly two years prior, when the referee awarded a spot kick. At that time, their manager was Des Buckingham, and Rishi Sunak held the position of Prime Minister of Britain. Italy was also the reigning European champion, according to BBC reports.
This Saturday’s penalty didn’t simply conclude a nearly two-year period without a successful penalty; it fulfilled a promise made by a dedicated Oxford United fan. Gary Hudson, known as Fred Big-Ox, attended the match wearing a green wig. He had stated he wouldn’t leave the stadium until his team secured a penalty.
Consequently, after these many days, he finally departed, having kept his word.
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