ROCKET MAN
Fans say ‘what a blast from Debast’ as Sporting star scores Puskas Award contender with 30-yard rocket
Scroll down to watch the full video of the incredible goal
FANS were left gushing over a wonder-strike from Sporting Lisbon star Zeno Debast that’s already a contender for the Puskas Award.
The incredible moment occurred in the 65th minute of last night’s Champions League clash against French giants Lille.
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Hosts Sporting were already 1-0 through Viktor Gyokeres, while Lille were a man down after having new England star Angel Gomes sent off.
The Portuguese champions piled on the pressure and were looking to make their advantage count when Debast struck.
The Belgian centre-back, 20, only joined Sporting this summer from Anderlecht for £18million.
And his defensive displays had already won plenty of admirers.
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But nobody was expecting him to pull the trigger on an outrageous 30-yard rocket that sped through the air and cut across the box into the roof of the net.
Sporting fans let out an incredible roar as they watched in amazement.
And as the ball crashed into Lille’s goal, Debast turned around before sprinting off to celebrate his first goal for the club.
It ended up being the final goal of the game, sealing a 2-0 victory for Sporting.
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And viewers at home were left stunned by Debast’s exquisite technique.
One said: “What a blast from Debast.”
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Another declared: “OMG top thunder strike.”
One noted: “Sweetest goal you’re going to see for a long time.”
Another added: “What a strike son.”
Debast’s goal was the icing on the cake as Sporting bagged their first three points of the campaign.
They already lead the Portuguese Primeira Liga table with five wins from five.
Star striker Viktor Gyokeres has an incredible nine goals in all competitions so far.
And if Debast can continue to hit the occasional stunner from deep, it could be hard to look past Sporting retaining their title under Ruben Amorim.
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