We thought it would be a good time to compile a list of the top five A-league Men’s goals of all-time, in light of Ben Garuccio’s wonder goal against Western Sydney Wanderers last weekend.
5) Alex Terra overhead kick against Perth
The Brazilian magician’s bicycle kick against the Glory will go down as one of the most creative goals of all time.
Receiving the ball with his back to goal, Terra set himself with a touch and fired into the corner, with the goalkeeper left stationary.
What a strike! #FlashbackFriday pic.twitter.com/XQTEblERVp
— Isuzu UTE A-League (@aleaguemen) August 25, 2017
4) Carlos Hernandez against Gold Coast
The Mexican playmaker had a flair that has yet to be replicated in the league since his departure. Over his 121 appearances for Melbourne Victory, the midfielder scored a number of remarkable goals, none more impressive however, than his thunderbolt against Gold Coast United.
The movement on the ball from such a distance was unbelievable.
It’s been exactly 10 years since Carlos Hernandez scored this absolute BOMB 💣
Is it the best Hyundai #ALeague goal of all time?
— Isuzu UTE A-League (@aleaguemen) September 26, 2019
3) Nicky Carle against Adelaide
Picking up the ball from deep inside his own half, Nicky Carle decided to dribble the entirety of the field before prodding the ball into the far corner of the net from just outside the box.
Not only was it a great run, but it came in the 89th minute of a game which was tied at 1-1, and saw Carle’s Newcastle down to 10 men. Because of this, it remains one of the all-time greatest goals in ALM history.
THAT solo goal from Nicky Carle #OTD in 2006 🙌🔥#ALOnThisDay #MadeOfNewcastle #ALeague pic.twitter.com/mqhXnqUj7w
— Isuzu UTE A-League (@aleaguemen) October 26, 2020
2) Ben Garuccio against Western Sydney
Ben Garuccio had previously not scored a professional goal in the ALM for four years.
Despite this, the left-back scored twice against the Wanderers, including an unbelievable scorpion kick that instantly went viral.
Whilst there remains no doubt behind his intentions, the pure freakiness and rarity of the goal catapults it into second on our list.
A goal worth waiting years for 🤯🔥
Ben Garuccio’s creativity will be remembered for years and years, coming up with this AUDACIOUS scorpion goal. 🦂
Live details: https://t.co/PPUUwvci8V#WUNvWSW on @ParamountPlusAU #WeAreALeagues @IsuzuUTE pic.twitter.com/YmtoqySjza
— Isuzu UTE A-League (@aleaguemen) February 20, 2022
1) Riley McGree against Melbourne City
Number one on this list belongs to the now-Middlesbrough player, whose equaliser in the 2017-18 semi-final saw Newcastle go on to win the match 2-1.
It was a finish that took everyone in the crowd by surprise, as it did City keeper Dean Bouzanis who could do nothing but watch the ball sail over his head.
Whilst it did not manage to win FIFA’s Puskas Award, it was without a doubt the greatest ever goal in ALM history, and one of the best pieces of commentary to match.
“OH MY GOODNESS, OH MY GOODNESS” 😱
Two years since Riley McGree scored one of the most incredible goals you will ever see 😳pic.twitter.com/j9bCcYH2VT
— GOAL (@goal) April 27, 2020
Notable exemptions:
- Tim Cahill half-volley against Melbourne Victory
- Dimitri Petratos free kick against Melbourne Victory
- Tarik Elrich full-pitch run against Melbourne City
- Shinji Ono chip against Brisbane
- Orlando Engelaar from inside his own half against Central Coast
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