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While waiting for football: the sublime floating strike of Douglas Costa against Hertha Berlin

2020-04-04T16:00:46.449Z


VIDEO - The coronavirus pandemic is forcing the football world to stop. But not Le Figaro, which makes you relive the most beautiful goals of recent years on a daily basis. Today, a magnificent strike by Douglas Costa against Hertha Berlin.


What a strike! On April 23, 2016, during the meeting of the 31st day of the Bundesliga between Hertha Berlin and Bayern Munich, Douglas Costa let his inspiration speak to score a sublime and decisive goal. Because thanks to its achievement, the Bavarian club was able to secure its victory (0-2).

A powerful strike ...

Served on the right side, more than 30 meters from the cages the Brazilian striker controls the ball from the left thigh and immediately positions himself towards the goal. His direct opponent is far enough away and gives him space and time to express himself. It didn't take much for the Bayern Munich winger. He shifts the ball to the left side with the outside of his left foot and strikes a powerful kick. His attempt is floating and disturbs the guardian.

... to the floating trajectory

Everyone thinks that the ball will pass over Thomas Kraft's cages. The Berlin porter does not even try to relax to repel the strike. He really thinks that it will not be framed. Unfortunately for him, the trajectory of the ball is perfect. It falls suddenly in the opposite net. Douglas Costa can exult, he has just scored the goal of the break to give the victory to the Bavarians (0-2).

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Source: lefigaro

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