Aubameyang Scored A Remarkable Overhead Kick Shortly After Garnacho’s Wonder-strike
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December 1, 2023
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang showcased his brilliance by scoring a stunning overhead kick for Marseille in the Europa League.
During the deadlock between Ajax and Marseille at 2-2, a high ball was delivered towards the far post, allowing Aubameyang to execute an acrobatic overhead kick, granting Marseille the lead.
The former Arsenal and Chelsea forward went on to secure a hat-trick for his Ligue 1 team, grabbing his third goal from the penalty spot in the 93rd minute, leading Marseille to a thrilling 4-3 victory in the Europa League.
However, it was the aforementioned overhead kick that stood out as the highlight among Aubameyang’s goals.
Aubameyang’s extraordinary overhead kick followed Alejandro Garnacho’s stunning goal for Manchester United in their 3-0 win against Everton.
Despite Aubameyang’s impressive goal, social media feedback favored Garnacho’s strike as the standout one.
Following the goal by the United player, Gary Neville, a Sky Sports pundit, described it as the best overhead goal he had witnessed.
the ex-United captain said: “I’ve not seen as good a goal as that from an overhead kick. That was the most beautiful overhead kick.
“Do you remember that Olivier Giroud [scorpion kick] goal which was a spectacular goal and I’d never seen that before? I was there that day and the day Wayne Rooney scored against Man City, that was an amazing goal at that point in the game.
“But today, I felt it [Garnacho’s goal] was something I’ve not seen before. The thing that struck me straight away was the fact he had to move away, he comes in and comes back out, moves his feet quickly and then throws himself in the air.”
“I played football at a professional level for a long time, I can’t do that, not just the overhead kick but even getting in the air to be able to make contact with the ball – because I’d think I’d break my neck!
“Most players wouldn’t know how to do that: it’s gymnastic and acrobatic. It’s gymnastics – that’s not football. It’s the best overhead kick I’ve ever seen.
“There will be people debating that now and getting previous overhead kicks. But it’s not a bicycle kick, it’s an overhead kick. There are times you can get on your side, into that position. We can all do that. But to get into the position Garnacho did, I’ve never seen that before. I think Rooney’s is close to it but Garnacho’s is just better.”
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