A stunner against champions Juventus is named 2017/18 Serie A goal of the season

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  • Simy Nwankwo scores against Juventus.

    With the 2017/18 Serie A season now over, we take a look at who is our goal of the season.

    GOAL OF THE SEASON

    SIMY NWANKWO (CROTONE V JUVENTUS)

    2105 seriea goal pplayer of season

    Not all equalising goals are created equal.

    A mismatch for struggling – and eventually relegated – Crotone against champions-elect Juventus appeared to be headed the usual way when left-back Alex Sandro flicked home a superb header from Douglas Costa’s cross.

    But the stage was then set for something incredible. In the 65th minute, a loose ball bounced up into the air inside the Juve penalty box. Little seemed on, before 1.98m-tall striker Nwankwo stuck out his supersize right leg and pulled off a perfect bicycle kick.

    His effort, parallel to the penalty spot, flew into the bottom corner of the great Gianluigi Buffon’s net. What a way to earn a 1-1 draw.

    This was 2017/18’s clear highlight for club and player.

    WORTHY MENTIONS

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    Alberto Brignoli (Benevento v AC Milan)

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