Sotoca stuns Man Utd with OUTRAGEOUS effort from the halfway line

Santi Romero 8 months ago 4.5k |

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Sotoca scored the opener for Lens from the halfway line. Screenshots/BeINSports

Florian Sotoca scored one of the best goals of the pre-season against Manchester United at Old Trafford. The Lens player dared to try his luck from the halfway line and surprised Onana who could do nothing to prevent the opening goal.

Florian Sotoca silenced an excited Manchester United crowd who were thrilled after experiencing the unveiling of Rasmus Hojlund as the new Red Devil when he scored the opening goal for Lens.

The French striker received the ball on the halfway line and seeing Andre Onana almost out of the box, he tried his luck from such a long distance. Without thinking twice the former Grenoble player beat an Onana who could do nothing with an outrageous effort.

It is the first goal Manchester United have conceded this pre-season at Old Trafford as the Red Devils had not played at home until then as they were on tour in the United States.

Ten Hag's team will close their preparations for the 2023/2024 season with a final friendly against Athletic on Sunday night before returning to Premier League action against Wolves on 14th August.

August 5, 2023

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