I finally found videos online of the two great goals from Monday’s matches. Sure, I was mainly looking so I could see them for myself, but I thought I would share them here for everyone too.
First up is Hatem Ben Arfa’s goal in Newcastle’s 2-0 win over Bolton. Ben Arfa doesn’t really do any fancy footwork in his breakaway run with the ball, but simply has perfect touches on the ball when defenders close in. With his first touch he pivots around a defender, but after that he basically runs a straight line toward goal. The last touch before kicking it home is just brilliant, tapping it just over the defender’s poke. This video also features manager Alan Pardew at the 52 second mark, applauding the goal how a proper Englishman should.
This second video is of Oxford United’s Adam Chapman scoring his direct corner kick goal in their draw with Torquay. Chapman seems either very unassuming or very cheeky in taking the kick. It seems like it was his plan all along to go at the goal as he sets the ball down, quickly takes a few steps back, and then unleashes the kick. The ball’s path didn’t look like it was meant for any teammates as it’s curling into the goal’s far top corner the whole time.
I also love this video for the pure rawness. It’s taken by some fan up in the stands during the game.
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