Pele tried it and failed, Beckham did it ONCE, Alonso's done it TWICE !!!
What a stunning goal!
For those who missed it, here it is...
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Xabi Alonso Compilation, both long range efforts
Alonso v Luton, first goal
Alonso v Luton, Second goal
I guess this must be a world record when it comes to distance on 3 goals in a row for your club, I`m willing to bet my house on it.
And a bonus... Well worth seeing from the supporters' perspective, the last goal in the greatest comeback in football...
One thing's for sure, whoever wrote the script's no Geordie. Only Harper's 32nd start in 13 years of football for a his club and he gets that one on a big televised game.
God's definitely a Red!
And here's Kuyt's first Goal in the red jersey, brilliant set up by Alonso again.