According to Weghorst, he had a feeling that he would score a penalty after practicing with his kids the day before the match. "Ik denk dat er morgen weer een penalty krijgt, wat moet papa dan doen?" he said, before they practiced taking penalties. Weghorst's confidence was boosted by the positive atmosphere in the stadium, with the crowd already cheering before he took the penalty. "Ik kreeg zoveel positieve boost... Ik kon hem eigenlijk niet missen," he explained.
Weghorst's recent experience with receiving help from minute one has also been a significant factor in his confidence. "Ik kreeg goede hulp vandaag. Hulp die ik vanaf minuut één heb gevoeld," he said after the match against Qarabag. This experience has given him a new perspective on the game, and he feels that it has made a world of difference.
Weghorst's next step will be to continue practicing his penalty routine and to maintain his confidence in front of goal.