By DAN KARELL
Diego Costa just can not stop scoring.
With his Atletico Madrid side already holding a 4-0 lead in the 69th minute, Costa found himself behind a cross from teammate Gabi while in the box. Instead of letting the ball go past him or pass it to a teammate outside the box, Costa instead attempted the audacious overhead kick, which of course went in.
It was the fifth goal of the game in a 7-0 victory over Getafe and the Brazilian-born Spanish international’s 14th goal in 14 La Liga matches.
Here’s a video of the goal:
http://youtu.be/uf9VJNu92u0
Now that is a Must. See. Goal. Hell, that is Must. See. TV.
Also, that “push-off” is not remotely close to warranting a foul call.
Goalie’s like, “I’m not even mad.”
I would’ve called a foul. Costa’s outstretched arms, pushing his defender, impeding his defender’s ability to establish a defensive position. Looks a clear foul to me.
You’re a dork.
No, I’m a ref. Thanks for playing.
And that’s why refs like you, ref woman’s football (soccer)
Leave it to a fan to criticize something they know nothing about.
Agreed with the above. First thought when watching this, “Well that’s a push off.”
Yes, excellent technique if you’re a wide receiver on a run play
Wow. That would be a pure goal scorer folks
similar to Robbie Findley