Having seen the ridiculous velocity and accuracy of the strike by Watford’s Adléne Guedioura I must say there is nothing quite as satisfying as seeing a ball being absolutely pummelled into the back of the net from range, goalkeeper rendered useless. That strike was one of the sweetest I have seen and boy did it stun Ospina and Arsenal. I especially respect the strikes when the ball is hit from the deck as opposed to the advantage gained from a volleyed finish.
Can anyone remember any similarly impressive strikes?? I remember Ronaldo hitting a ridiculous shot from 40 yards out against Porto in the Champions League, a goal which turned out to be the winner. Ronaldo also exhibited his ridiculous power when he struck a 40 yard free-kick at the Emirates a few weeks later in the same competition. Steven Gerrard, Thomas Hitzlspurger, Laurent Robert, John Arne Riise, Frank Lampard, and Paul Scholes have a fair few in this department. I remember Tugay of Blackburn Rovers terrorizing the league from Range as well. I remember Henry pelting one straight down the middle past Roy Carrol at Highbury, we have never played well in black kits.
There is something beautiful about a long distance shot flying past the keeper, it’s like the player is thinking “f*#k it, I’m tired of all this messing about”, showing a complete disrespect for physics, and the whole notion of good football being produced by passing and movement – teamwork.
Anyone else have memorable humdingers coming to mind?? Remember, no volleys or half volleys and, no lobs and no curlers.