Erling Haaland attempted to score spectacularly with a long-range overhead kick during Friday’s FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal.
The Manchester City striker’s acrobatic effort came in the ninth minute of the match after Gunners goalkeeper Matt Turner had come rushing out of his penalty area.
Video: Just imagine Erling Haaland with the acrobatics. Via: twitter Emirates FA Cup
Haaland’s bold attempt was reminiscent of a famous goal scored by Zlatan Ibrahimovic for Sweden against England from 30 yards in 2012.
But Haaland could not recreate that memorable Ibrahimovic strike, which won the 2013 FIFA Puskas Award, because his goal-bound shot was intercepted by covering Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu on the edge of the six-yard box.
City went on to win Friday’s game 1-0 thanks to a 64th-minute goal from Nathan Ake.
Video: Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s famous 30-yard bicycle kick vs England
Source: si.com
