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Glasgow Rangers forward Kemar Roofe sent soccer fans into collapse on Thursday after scoring a
scandalous goal in his team’s 2-0 win over Standard Liege in the Europa League.
In addition to being a truly wonderful goal, it was also a record effort: no player has scored a goal from further away (49.9 meters or 54.6 yards) in the short history of the Europa League.
according to Opta.With his team clinging to a 1-0 lead in injury time, Roofe took it upon himself to end the game.
After recovering the ball midway in his own half, Roofe pushed his way between three defenders before launching a lobled shot just before the halfway line.
The ball flew over the head of goalkeeper Arnaud Bodart who, like all the spectators at the match, did not expect such a bold effort.
The 27-year-old Roofe has only been with the Scottish club for two months, but will struggle to create a more memorable moment, as the Englishman was arguably inserted into the debate over the greatest goal ever scored.
His coach, former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, described it as a truly “world-class” finish and told Rangers TV that “it is the best goal I have ever seen live.” High praise from a man who made his name as a player by scoring miraculous goals.
In Scotland there is a lot of rivalry between Rangers and Celtic and Roofe’s goal was analyzed slightly differently by a Hoops fan on Twitter, presumably with irony on the cheek.
“Slight reaction from the ceiling goal … two ball breaks … scared of getting hit by the defender so he hits it away from him and then misses the punt as he is deep in time of discount and luckily in. All the fuss? “
tweeted John Condron.READ: When Luis Figo signed for Real Madrid. Twenty years later.
Breaking records
The goal sent the Rangers players into a frenzied celebration with Roofe himself looking as shocked as anyone.
Those celebrations seemed to upset the opposition bench and the match ended in ugly scenes. A member of the Liege backroom staff took on Roofe full time, sparking an uproar between the two sides.
Once the emotions settled, Roofe was able to reflect on a special moment.
“In the moment, you know what’s going on, but it’s one of those you have to look back on to really understand what it’s like,” he said, according to the BBC.
“It’s a good goal, but it doesn’t give you more goals or points for scoring that. It’s still the same as a tap-in.”
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