Watch Notts County star Eli Sam score contender for Puskas Award with stunning Giroud-style scorpion kick
ELI SAM is sure to have put himself in contention for the Puskas Award with a stunning scorpion-kick goal for Notts County.
The ace scored his incredible strike in Saturday’s 3-1 FA Trophy quarter-final win against Oxford City.
Notts found themselves 1-0 down to the Conference side when Sam scored his first of the day to equalise.
Kyle Wootton then put Notts ahead before Sam produced his piece of magic for 3-1.
The ace latched onto a cross from Adam Chicksen just inside the Oxford penalty area.
But before he made contact with the ball, Sam span and at the same time raised his leg up behind his head.
The resulting effort produced the goal of 2021 so far.
And Sam looked to be delighted with his extraordinary effort.
The scorpion kick brought back memories of Olivier Giroud’s for Arsenal against Crystal Palace in 2017.
But Sam’s was special in its own right due to the fact he was spinning at the same time.
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Indeed, it’s such a mind-boggling goal it deserves numerous viewings from several angles to be fully appreciated.
Football fans will be hard pushed to see a better goal this year.
And Sam should not be surprised if he gets a nomination for the Puskas Award later on.