Describing the Scorpion Kick that secured a point for the Spurs against Manchester City last night as spectacular might even be an understatement.
City, on the other hand, has to cope with a setback in the title race after a 2-0 lead at Tottenham ended in a draw. Pep Guardiola’s team seemed to have everything under control. With goals from Cherki (11th minute) and Semenyo (44th minute), the Citizens had a comfortable lead at halftime. However, after the restart, a controversial own goal (53rd minute) by Guehi paved the way for the hosts to turn the tide.
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The point was finally secured by an outstanding goal from Dominic Solanke about twenty minutes before the end.
After a long injury, he scored again – and how! Following a cross from Gallagher on the right, the striker executed a Scorpion Kick, hitting the ball with his foot stretched backward, which landed in the net over Donnarumma.
Such a beautiful goal is truly a rare sight. For Tottenham and Solanke himself, it was an enormously important goal – and for all neutral football fans, it’s one that we will surely enjoy watching a few more times throughout the day.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.
📸 BEN STANSALL – AFP or licensors
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