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‘Give him the Puskas now…’ – Watch Sporting’s Pedro Goncalves score from HALFWAY LINE to stun Arsenal in Europa League

ARSENAL were left shell-shocked after Pedro Goncalves scored against them from the HALFWAY LINE.

The Gunners were in a controlling 1-0 lead before Goncalves let loose with his tremendous effort which forced the game into extra-time.

Pedro Goncalves let loose from the halfway line
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Pedro Goncalves let loose from the halfway lineCredit: BT Sport
Stunning Aaron Ramsdale and the Emirates crowd
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Stunning Aaron Ramsdale and the Emirates crowdCredit: BT Sport
This fan could not react when the goal went in
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This fan could not react when the goal went inCredit: BT Sport

The strike left the crowd stunned, including a number of fans spotted into the crowd with their jaws stuck to the floor.

Arsenal had taken the lead in the first half thanks Granit Xhaka's powerful strike.

And despite being relatively dominant, creating a swathe of chances, Arsenal soon found themselves pinned back.

The Premier League leaders started with the returning Gabriel Jesus up front and have since brought on the big guns in Bukayo Saka, Thomas Partey and Leandro Trossard.

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However, they were unfortunately knocked out on penalties after Gabriel Martinelli missed the crucial spot kick.

Fans online were also quick to chip in.

One fan shared a picture of the fans awestruck face and said: "This guy's face says it all. What a goal!!!"

A second did the same and remarked: "My man couldn’t believe it he’s just seen the best goal of the season ! 😂."

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A third said: "1. Vision, 2. Audacity, 3. Technique, 4. Precision. Brilliant."

"Give Goncalves the Puskas," declared a fourth.

While another added: "Outstanding goal this 👏."

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