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.
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.
David Luiz is a central defender, but at times this season he’s also been deployed as a midfielder. As many of you know, Luiz has also been taken free kicks for Chelsea this year, as opposed to, say, Frank Lampard, Oscar, or Eden Hazard. Now we know why.
Luiz hit this absolute rocket from about 30 yards to give Chelsea the lead over Fulham on Wednesday. What a beautifully struck goal by Sideshow Bob!
Definitely a goal of the month!
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. ;-)
Mario Balotelli carried his fine form since returning to AC Milan over to Italy’s national team, scoring this fine strike in a friendly match against Brazil! The score tied the game between the two world powers at 2-2, which is how it ended.
Can anyone stop Super Mario at the moment? Doesn’t look like it.
Lionel Messi took matters into his own hands, er…feet, as Barcelona came back from a 0-2 deficit from the first leg to crush Milan 4-0 en route to the Champions League quarterfinals.
Messi’s opener in the 5th minute was an absolute stunner and set the tone for the rest of the match. Watch as he curls one perfectly into the top corner while surrounded by FOUR Milan defenders. It also happened to be Messi’s second-fastest goal he ever scored in the Champions League!
