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Jakob Glesnes delivers jaw-dropping free kick goal

Glesnes rocketed a goal from 40 yards out in the 48th minute against LAFC

Published

6 years ago

March 9, 2020

On a night where the Philadelphia Union and LAFC traded golazos, Philadelphia Union center back Jakob Glesnes had the most unlikely and surprising of the night when he drilled a free kick from 40 yards out.

The 25-year-old Norwegian came forward to take the kick and after a long run hit a laser that stung the back of the net. It briefly gave the Union a 2-1 lead that was erased when Diego Rossi drew the game level again with yet another highlight-reel goal.

The game ended in a 3-3 draw but Glesnes’ goal is one we’ll be watching and rewatching for years to come.

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Matthew Ralph

Matthew Ralph is the managing editor of Philadelphia Soccer Now. He's covered soccer at all levels for a decade in the Philadelphia region and has also written for TheCup.us, NPSL, PrepSoccer and other publications. He lives with his wife and two young children in Broomall, Pa., but grew up in South Jersey and is originally from Kansas.