A fast take a look at the outcomes record and one would assume that there was nothing so exceptional with Sarah Zadrazil’s aim for Bayern Munich of their Champions League semi-final defeat in opposition to Chelsea.
Scored simply earlier than the half-hour stage, it leveled the rating 1-1 “at evening” – sure, we all know the sport was performed at midday – and to edge Die Roten again in entrance 3-2 general. At full-time, nonetheless, Zadrazil’s contribution had grow to be superfluous with targets from Ji So-yun, Pernille More durable and eventually, Fran Kirby, who additionally grabbed the blues opener.
Nevertheless, it is just not simply the significance of a aim that makes it memorable. A few of the very best strikes of all time have meant completely nothing within the video games by which they had been made.
do you’ve a second to speak about this aim from Sarah zadrazil pic.twitter.com/yDSbsuhbPr
– Aaron West (@oeste) Might 2, 2021
Zadrazil’s effort on Sunday afternoon suits very properly into this class.
The aim started with all followers’ worst nightmare – a quick nook. Bayern’s routine appeared doomed to fail as so many “too good for their very own good” efforts earlier than it, with Chelsea clearing the delayed cross with none problem.
The ball then bubbled innocently sufficient from the aim, with Zadrazil ready about 25 meters out. When she opened her physique, she caressed the ball properly on her proper foot. What occurred subsequent was something however delicate.
Zadrazil looking for Fran Kirby after his aim | Catherine Ivill / Getty Photos
Taking a couple of lightning-fast steps to pose completely, Zadrazil launched a ridiculously dipping half-volley. From the second it left its boot, it appeared particular, with the often spotless Ann-Katrin Berger no likelihood. For additional type factors, the ball lower the crossbar on the way in which in and took the strike to divine territory.
Full scores for the celebration as properly. Everybody obtained concerned in a number of ecstatic pink shirts that sprinted after an equally euphoric Zadrazil.
BEND IT LIKE @SarahZadrazil! ? #CFCFCB 1: 1 | ? #UWCL pic.twitter.com/3srAPBYnJa
– FC Bayern Frauen (@FCBfrauen) 2 Might 2021
Chelsea can have gained the match and drawn, however the Austrian’s unstoppable effort implies that Bayern will no less than choose up a comfort aim within the event trophy this summer time.
