Sporting Lisbon star Pedro Goncalves scored an outrageous goal from close to the halfway line to stun Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
The midfielder man netted one of the goals of the season in their Europa League clash, and Tottenham defender Pedro Porro loved it.
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Goncalves’ effort is one of the finest strikes you’ll see all season
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Spurs defender Porro was clearly a fan of the goal against his side’s rivals
Arsenal hosted the Portuguese outfit in the second leg of their Round of 16 leg, with the first match finishing 2-2.
Granit Xhaka gave the Gunners the lead in the first half with a fine strike from the edge of the area.
However, Goncalves equalised for the visitors midway through the second half, and did so in spectacular fashion.
The 24-year-old, who was close to the centre circle, saw Aaron Ramsdale off his line and went for glory.
His looping effort was hit straight towards goal and despite the efforts from the Gunners goalkeeper, it flew into the back of the net.
Spurs star Porro, who is on loan from Sporting, was in awe of the strike and tweeted: “What a goal.”
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Ramsdale could do little to stop it from going in
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The goal sparked Sporting into life and Ramsdale was called into action moments later, saving ex-Spurs starlet Marcus Edwards’ shot with his face.
With the clock ticking down, both sides searched for a late winner that would send them through to the quarter-finals.
However, with the aggregate score sat at 3-3, extra time is required to settle the tie.
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