In Group D of the European Championship, Scotland lost 0:2 to the Czech Republic. Czech striker Sijk scored twice in this game. He even scored a shocking hanging shot in the second half. According to statistics, Higg's shot was 45.4 meters from the goal, which was also the longest goal in the history of the European Championship after 1980.
Extra-long hanging balls like this are not uncommon in world football. Sohu Sports also took stock of the shocking hanging balls over the years.
Villa
In the 2010 World Cup, Spain played against Chile, and Spanish striker Villa also scored from distance. In the 25th minute, Trump passed the ball directly to the left. Under the pressure of Torres, Chilean goalkeeper Bravo could only make a save, and the ball fell directly at the feet of Villa. Approaching 50 meters from the goal, Villa raised his leg without thinking and fired. The ball made a perfect arc and rolled into the net. Villa's goal also broke Hahn's record as the longest hanging shot in World Cup history.
condor
On 21 July 2019, the International Champions Cup began, with Juventus playing Tottenham Hotspur. In the 90th minute, the score was tied 2:2. In stoppage time, Kane scored a powerful shot into the Juventus goal. Szczesny, who came off the bench, was unable to save. Tottenham Hotspur beat Juventus 3-2.
David Beckham
On 17 August 1996, during a match between Manchester United and Wimbledon, David Beckham shocked everyone with a long-range shot from 60 meters near the centre of the pitch. In 1998, his goal ranked third among the three most exciting goals of all time by a veteran football star.
trump card
On 21 September 2006 , in the 79th minute of Liverpool's home game against Newcastle United, substitute N'Zobiya attempted to break through the centre. Trump caught the ball with the help of his teammates. The Spanish midfielder shot 60 metres from goal after observing the position of Newcastle goalkeeper Harper. The opposing goalkeeper, Harper, was unprepared. Seeing the ball pass through the front court and fall at high speed, Harper realized the threat and hurriedly stepped back. During the pursuit, he tripped and fell to the ground. When he got up and tried to save, the ball had already flown into the goal.
Rooney
On 30 November 2017, Everton hosted West Ham United. 67th minute. Everton attacking in front of the pitch and West Ham United goalkeeper Joe Hart. He runs out of the box and clears the ball. Hart's deflection only brought the ball near the arc of the centre circle, while Wayne Rooney was slowly shooting in from his own half. Seeing that the situation was not good, Hart quickly ran back, but it was too late. Rooney didn't think much in the blink of an eye. He looked at the ball and shot a long-range shot. The ball cuts a beautiful arc in the air and penetrates into the net.
Alihan
Cruyff's Dutch team shocked the all-out defense world, and Arihan, wearing the number 2 shirt, was one of them. In 1978, Arihan remained a regular member of the Dutch national team. On June 21 of the same year, the Netherlands played Italy at the 1978 World Cup. After a quick free-kick, Alihan dribbled forward with the ball and shot suddenly with his right foot 40 metres from goal. The ball crosses Zoff's pass with ten fingers and hits the left post of the goal into the net.