Erik Lamela Fantastic Rabona Goal,
( Europa League ) 2014
Erik Lamela: Mauricio Pochettino says goal was 'unbelievable'
Mauricio Pochettino described Erik Lamela's wonder-strike during
Tottenham's 5-1 win over Greek side Asteras Tripolis as "unbelievable".
Lamela scored with an outrageous 'rabona'-style strike,
wrapping his left foot around his right leg to curl the ball in from 20
yards.
"It was a great goal, maybe the best by one of my players," said Pochettino.
Asked about his lack of celebration, the Spurs manager said: "I only show emotion at home, and in my bed."
What is a rabona? |
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A method of kicking the football with the kicking leg
wrapped around the back of the standing leg, so it appears the player
has their legs crossed |
The first reported rabona happened in a league game in Argentina in 1948 and was performed by Ricardo Infante |
Soon after, a magazine front cover featured Infante dressed
as a pupil with the caption 'Infante played hooky'; rabona means to skip
school in Spanish |
Diego Maradona, Roberto Baggio, Gianfranco Zola and Paul
Gascoigne are among the players who have performed a successful rabona
during a game |
Striker Harry Kane, who hit a hat-trick as Spurs strolled to victory, said: "It was crazy. He's got that in his locker and it was great for him to do it on the big stage."
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