Allardyce hails penalty ace Jaaskelainen

JUSSI JAASKELAINEN has been lauded as a top goalkeeper equal to Chelsea’s Petr Cech and Manchester United’s Edwin Van der Sar.

The tribute came from Bolton manager Sam Allardyce after seeing his Finland international save two penalties in two minutes.

Jaaskelainen first blocked Benni McCarthy’s effort in the 87th minute then incredibly repeated that feat from Jason Roberts.

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