Instant Replay: It’s A Bicycle Kick Frenzy In European Soccer
Feb 24, 2021, 10:59 AM
Olivier Giroud of Chelsea celebrates with teammate Callum Hudson-Odoi after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on February 15, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
(Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – It has been a bicycle kick frenzy in Europe this week with a pair of spectacular goals occurring in consecutive days.
First, it was Chelsea’s Olivier Giroud who went airborne to score the games first goal in the 68th minute against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16.
Worth the wait. Olivier Giroud with a spectacular finish. 🚲 pic.twitter.com/VT5ojrD2NS
— Champions League on CBS Sports (@UCLonCBSSports) February 23, 2021
Chelsea won the first leg 1-0 and will return to the west London suburb to play the second leg at a later date.
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Then, Tottenham’s Dele Alli joined the party with a spectacular bicycle kick goal to give his team the lead today against Wolsburg in the Round of 32 in the Europa League.
First Giroud, now Dele Alli. It's a bicycle kick frenzy in Europe. 🚲
(🎥 @UCLonCBSSports)pic.twitter.com/o3f4Cwi6TC
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) February 24, 2021
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