Harry Kane scored an amazing goal at the weekend. Share your favourite long range efforts here!
For all those who have been living under a rock this past week, here is Harry Kane's 93 minute winner v Juventus:
https://twitter.com/HKane/status/1152943509982318593
- HKane
Although slightly inside the opposition half, it was still a fine goal to score late on in any game. Was the keeper at fault? Are all keepers letting goals in from that range to blame? Personally, I think the goalie has to take what blame there is when the shot comes from that far out, but many goalkeepers are seen as 'Sweeper keepers' these days and are expected to field through balls, as well as saving shots coming in from range.
There are some goals though that are scored from distance that you see and think, 'No keeper is saving that'.
And that's what I want to see in the comments section please!
I have a few to show and describe to you, and these are coming from a 40 year old Manchester United fan. No doubt there will be some bias, and erasing from memory of some great goals scored by rival teams - Stevie G at Liverpool perhaps?
Quarter final of the Champions League back in 2009 and a rare visit to Portugal for Cristiano Ronaldo who is keen to perform well in-front of his countrymen. The first leg at Old Trafford was a 2-2 draw after an 89th minute equalizer from the away side, and so you felt that a good start to the second leg was essential for The Reds.
6 minutes into the tie this happened:
The goal was scored from 39.6 yards and traveled at a speed of 64.2 mph 1 right into the corner. Could you put any blame on the keeper, or was it just a cracking strike?
Another European tie and a goal from Welshman Aaron Ramsey for Arsenal - the club he has left this summer.
To get in line for the shot, Ramsey has to run cross-field and back a little. It is hit on the half-volley with his 'weaker' foot, and curls into the top corner.
Unbelievable strike and worthy of a 'pick that one out!'
Sadly, no footage of this one and so you'll just have to take my word for it when I tell you I have scored from behind the halfway line in a 'competitive' match before.
It's 1988, and my form tutor has decided that he wants me to captain the school team. He's also decided that the best (tallest!) four players should be the defenders as he has little clue about football and has never really watched any of the team play.
It was frustrating playing center half, especially when all you wanted to do was kick the ball in the net but one afternoon I did just that, over the top of a (pretty damn short) keeper playing for another school. To be honest, I was just clearing the ball in the direction of the opposition goal and didn't think about scoring as the goalkeeper was standing on his line.
Unsurprisingly, the attendance was low, but I do remember my tutor shouting 'pick that one out' :D
I've realised that I could present quite a few more, but I'd rather see what others come up with. Give us a goal, I'll give you a vote :)
Cheers
Asher
