Top 10 Goals from Around the World This Weekend
It was a weekend of shocks in the Premier League as Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool all slipped to surprise defeats; Stoke City, Bournemouth and Newcastle doing their bit to upset the status quo.
Elsewhere, Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw in Valencia, allowing Real Madrid to close the gap at the top of La Liga with a 4-1 win over Getafe.
In Italy, Napoli missed out on the chance to go top of Serie A after slipping to a 3-2 defeat away to Bologna, while runaway Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich suffered their first league defeat of the season at the hands of Borussia Monchengladbach.
Read on for a selection of the weekend's best goals from around the world...
10. Ben Tozer, YEOVIL TOWN vs. Stevenage FC
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Defender Ben Tozer was the hero as his fine strike secured Yeovil Town a 1-0 win in the second round of the FA Cup on Saturday.
"A 25 yard drive from @tozer_ben sees @YTFC into the #FACup third round at the expense of @StevenageFC. https://t.co/uBKEmq17LP
— BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) December 6, 2015"
Teed up invitingly on the edge of the box, Tozer's shot found it's way through a packed penalty area and into the bottom corner. Yeovil will now wait eagerly to find out who they will face in the third round, having pushed Manchester United all the way at the same stage last season.
[Twitter: @btsportfootball]
9. Gonzalo Higuain, Bologna vs. NAPOLI
2 of 10Argentinian goal machine Gonzalo Higuain continued his hot streak in front of goal on Sunday as he scored twice in Napoli's 3-2 defeat to Bologna.
Though his brace may not have been enough to earn his side a point, the second was a lesson in lethal forward play.
The former Real Madrid striker produced a fantastic first touch to beat the defender, before finishing immediately past the goalkeeper.
[YouTube: John Bartez]
8. Santi Mina, VALENCIA vs. Barcelona
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It takes something special to score against Barcelona these days, so something special Valencia did.
It looked as if Paco Alcacer had too much to do when he received an ambitious through ball, but the Spanish striker produced a fantastic first touch and even better second, before setting up Mina to finish with aplomb.
"Can't get over Alcarer's first touch & control. Remarkable finish by Mina too. https://t.co/yNQtUkZlIf
— ❤️=⚽️ (@Total_Futbol_) December 6, 2015"
The late strike earned Valencia an impressive 1-1 draw against the La Liga leaders.
[Twitter: @TheBkStuy]
7. Callum Harriott, COLCHESTER UNITED vs. Altrincham
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It took a fine 94th minute goal from Callum Harriott to separate Colchester United and Altrincham in this FA Cup second round clash.
"Callum Harriott's 94th-minute winner breaks @altrinchamfc hearts and puts @ColU_Official in the #FACup third round. https://t.co/87y1fk2g7L
— BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) December 6, 2015"
The 21-year-old forward, on loan from Charlton Athletic, combined good footwork with a brilliant finish to earn his side a late, late winner.
[Twitter: @btsportfootball]
6. Rogerio, Goias vs. SAO PAULO
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Jose Rogerio de Oliveira Melo was every bit the super-sub on Sunday as he scored a brilliant last-minute winner over Goias, just seconds after coming off the bench.
""Cracking strike!" Rogerio's screamer for @SaoPauloFC flies into the top corner seconds after he came off the bench! https://t.co/PSx7ZaKstd
— BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) December 6, 2015"
Receiving the ball on the left hand edge of the box, the 24-year-old cut inside before arrowing a fierce strike into the top corner. Cue manic celebrations, and deservedly so.
[Twitter: @btsportfootball]
5. Lukas Podolski, GALATASARAY vs. Bursaspor
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Former Bayern Munich and Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski showed his famously lethal left foot hasn't deserted him with a fine strike in Galatasaray's 3-0 win over Bursaspor on Friday.
"Lukas Podolski ligde 7. golünü böyle attı... #gazver [@Podolski10] pic.twitter.com/My8KDz1Tk8
— AslanOnline (@Aslan10line) December 4, 2015"
Receiving the ball on his chest with his back to goal, Podolski swivelled and smashed a great strike past the goalkeeper. Still got it.
[Twitter: @Asla10line]
4. James Wilson, BRIGHTON vs. Charlton Athletic
7 of 10On loan Manchester United forward James Wilson didn't take long to show Louis van Gaal just what he's missing at Old Trafford, as he scored a sensational solo goal on his Brighton debut.
Setting off just inside the Charlton Athletic half, Wilson burst his way into the box and away from three defenders before beating the goalkeeper.
Meanwhile, Manchester United were stumbling to a 0-0 stalemate at home to West Ham United...
[YouTube: TalkFootball]
3. Jake Moult, COLCHESTER UNITED vs. Altrincham
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Altrincham midfielder Jake Moult lit up the second round of the FA Cup on Sunday with an exquisite 30-yard lob against Colchester United.
".@Moult8's audacious 30-yard lob put @altrinchamfc ahead but @ColU_Official eventually prevailed 3-2 in the #FACup. https://t.co/pdEKJKBxtq
— BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) December 6, 2015"
With the ball falling invitingly for him 30 yards from goal, Moult showed impressive awareness and even better execution to send an audacious lob over the helpless goalkeeper.
[Twitter: @btsportfootball]
2. Paulo Dybala, Lazio vs. JUVENTUS
9 of 10Juventus starlet Paulo Dybala gave another reminder (3:25 in the video) of his undeniable talent on Friday, as he scored a brilliant volley in the Old Lady's 2-0 win at Lazio.
Picking up the ball 25-yards from goal, the Argentinian forward teed the ball up with his thigh before unleashing a venomous volley into the back of the net.
Remember the name.
[YouTube: J2105HD]
1. Renato Sanches, BENFICA vs. Academica
10 of 10Not a bad way to score your first goal for your club.
Teenage prodigy Renato Sanches wrapped up a comfortable Benfica win on Friday with a stunning long-range strike.
The 18-year old's unstoppable 30-yard strike flew into the top corner like an arrow, leaving the goalkeeper with absolutely no chance.
More of the same from Sanches, and Benfica could have a special talent on their hands.
[YouTube: Miguel Tomas]
