19
May

Zenit player scores, swears at fans, gets red card

You stay classy Roman Shirokov.

The Zenit midfielder was subbed on in the 59th minute of a match against Volga, and he certainly made an impression. In stoppage time, Shirokov scored Zenit’s third goal, securing a 3-1 victory.

But then he carried out a bizarre celebration.

After the goal, Shirokov proceeded to flip off the home crowd. The referee wasted no time, and sent him off with a straight red card.

Apparently the fans were booing as he was subbed on because he tweeted “CSKA deserved the championship” after CSKA Moscow won the league, which assured a second place finish for Zenit. This appeared to be his way of repaying them.

H/T 101GG

16
May

We’re not sure if Juan Roman Riquelme meant to cross it or actually score this breathtaking goal, but we’re sure glad the 34-year old decided to come back out of recent retirement. And apparently, he also still enjoys running away from his teammates when celebrating.

Riquelme’s goal ended up being the difference for Boca Juniors, who got past Corinthians 2-1 on aggregate in the Copa Libertadores Round of 16.

Keep doing you Riquelme.

15
May

With the conclusion of what was a very memorable Europa League final (and really, the entire competition was the best it’s been in years) we present to you the top 10 goals of this year’s Europa League season!

Which one was your favorite?

15
May

Chelsea make history, win Europa League on stoppage time goal

What. A. Finish. Branislav Ivanovic rose higher than everyone else on Chelsea’s last-minute corner kick in stoppage time, and his arching header sailed past Benfica goalie Artur and into the back of the net for a dramatic, late, Europa League-winning goal.

Incredibly, Chelsea are now simultaneous Champions League and Europa League title holders. Congratulations!

12
May

Watford’s last second goal in 97th minute after Leicester’s PK miss

You have to see it to believe it. In the npower Championship playoffs, Watford and Leicester City were tied 2-2 on aggregate, with Leicester ahead on away goals. In the 97th minute, Leicester earned a penalty kick and looked to put the tie on ice.

Cue the dramatic music.

After Leicester’s Anthony Knockaert penalty attempt was denied not once, but twice by keeper Manuel Almunia, Watford then charged up the field like bats out of hell. In a span of twenty seconds, they delivered the goal that put them through to the Championship final for a chance at Premier League promotion.

Absolutely incredible. Reminiscent of Landon Donovan’s 2010 World Cup goal vs Algeria, this is why we watch the beautiful game.

To get a look from every angle of the moment, watch Sky Sports’ Johnny Phillips go nuts as it happens:

11
May

Frank Lampard breaks Chelsea scoring record

Frank Lampard broke Chelsea’s all-time scoring record today, scoring both goals in the Blues 2-1 win over Aston Villa, which all but clinched Chelsea a spot in next year’s Champions League.

Lampard’s first goal tied the game and matched him with Bobby Tambling’s record of 202 goals. Super Frank then did him one better with just two minutes to play, scoring the game-winner and breaking the record at the same time. Here’s what Lampard had to say after the game:

11
May

What a finish!

Porto’s Kelvin scored this wonderful goal in the 91st minute Saturday to beat Benfica 2-1 and unseat them at the top of the Primeira Liga with just one more match to play. It may very well have decided the title, as Porto (still undefeated in league play) can clinch with a win next weekend.

As the goal was struck, Benfica coach Jorge Jesus fell to his knees, knowing his team may have just blown the championship. Poor Benfica, but hey, at least they can grab some silverware on Wednesday, when they play Chelsea in the Europa League final (2p ET on FOX Soccer)

11
May

When your team is already up 4-0, might as well try something crazy.

With his Deportivo Quito side already up four goals in the second half, Alex Colon unleashed from almost midfield and his strike rocketed off the inside of the crossbar and in for the goal of the week, if not month.

And yes, it’s the same team that brought us last week’s incredible goal. Deportivo seems like a fun team to play for, don’t they?

6
May

Just like we drew it up, eh?

Deportivo Quito’s Walter Calderon scored on this unbelievable turn and volley, completing the second half of his “move” after falling on the ground!

The goal, which came just after halftime, gave Deportivo a 2-0 lead at city rivals LDU Quito in the Clásico Capitalino, the biggest derby in Ecuador’s capital. Deportivo would go on to win 3-1.

Video from goal.com