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.
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!
Apparently it was a good weekend for long-distance strikes. First, we showed you Deportivo Quito’s fantastic goal from near midfield, but Evian’s Saber Khelifa one-upped that effort, scoring from deep within his OWN half!
Now that’s what we call pinpoint accuracy.
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)
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?
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
Chelsea fans, keep your eye on this kid.
Blues prospect Nathaniel Chalobah, who is on loan with Watford this season, scored this thunderous blast from about 30 yards out against Leicester. He hit it so hard, you can barely see the ball as it rockets into the net. My goodness!
It was an important goal, too. Chalobah’s strike was the difference in the game, keeping third-placed Watford’s hopes alive for automatic promotion to the Premier League. Had the Hornets lost, second-placed Hull City could have clinched promotion.
One last thing: Chalobah is only 18.
What?!
Check out this silly goal by Didier Drogba, who probably still doesn’t know how he scored! The Galatasaray man merely stuck his foot out at a low-swinging cross (or was it a shot?) and somehow, the ball rocketed off his boot like a rainbow and landed in the net!
We’re willing to bet he can’t duplicate that if he tried.
Goal of the month? How about goal of the season!?
Aston Villa’s Matthew Lowton scored this screamer against Stoke City on Saturday, and what an important goal it was, too. Relegation-threatened Villa needed a win, and Lowton’s goal in the 87th gave them one!
Nottingham Forest’s Simon Cox took home the honor for Goal of the Year at last night’s Football League Awards, comprising of the Championship and Leagues 1 and 2. Cox’s winning entry was this classy display of controlling the ball and lobbing it past Birmingham City keeper Jack Butland (now Stoke City) back in September.
Worthy goal if you ask me…for second-tier soccer. ;-)
