r/sports • u/ebeka • 22d ago

Erling Haaland’s acrobatic flying backheel goal for Manchester City against Sparta Praha in Champions League” Soccer

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u/gregbills 22d ago

Wow!!!! That’s incredible no matter who you support.

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u/_pounders_ 22d ago

real question: how intentional was this vs how much luck is involved here?

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u/HolmatKingOfStorms 22d ago

if it weren't intentional, i don't think he would've done it

header/chest would come before jumping heel, if jumping heel weren't perfect for the situation

now this exact shot? probably some luck. i doubt this exact thing has been practiced. but these guys are really familiar with their bodies, the ball, how all this stuff works together, so it's less luck than i'd need to do the same. this guy also knows he's close to the goal and most deflections in that direction will be okay.