The worst penalty ever? No Samba skill here as Brazilian kicks ball BACKWARDS

By Stuart Fraser for MailOnline

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There have been some shocking penalty misses over the years but it takes something special to kick the ball backwards from the penalty spot.

Brazilian midfielder Pilo is the man who is arguably responsible for the worst penalty miss of all time after this terrible effort yesterday.

America-SP were trailing at home to Votuporanguense in the lowly Paulista A3 division in Brazil when Pilo had a chance to get his side back into the game from the spot.

Pilo ran up confidently enough... but slipped as he swung his leg backwards and the ball went behind him before it was cleared.

America-SP went on to lose 2-0 but the match will be remembered more for Pilo's disastrous miss.

Scroll down for video of Pilo's penalty fail and other rubbish spot kicks

Run up: It's all going to plan as Pilo steps up to take the kick

Run up: Pilo steps up to take the kick

It's behind you! But disaster strikes as Pilo slips to the ground as he swings and slices the ball backwards

Sliced: Pilo slips to the ground as he swings and slices the ball behind him

Is it the worst spot kick ever? Below, Sportsmail recalls some other famous fails from 12 yards.

 

Lancaster City's Peter Devine vs Whitley Bay in 1991



Al Ahly's Amir Sayoud vs Kima Aswan in 2011



England's David Beckham vs Turkey in 2003



Arsenal's Robert Pires vs Manchester City in 2006



Botafogo's William vs Fluminense in 2006


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