Absolutely wonderful goal by Santos's Neymar that was only tarnished by the sight of his bloody awful haircut.
Happy ending, though. A Flamengo inspired Ronaldinho battled back from 3-0 down for a 5-4 victory against Pele's old mob.
If you're not a Alan Hansen wannabe with a dodgy ticker, the goal highlights and defensive lowlights are at the following link.
Hat tip to 'Monkeygrinder's Organ' over at Urban 75.
Before I forget . . .
Last Friday's Joy of Six missed the Joy of One.
Tags should include Hoddle; Ardiles; the Guardian's The Joy of Six; League Cup; Jumpers For Goalposts; . . . and does Gary Bailey still have that blond thatch?
I'd set my heart on entitling a post 'The Tragedy of the Commons', but it wasn't to be.
Kris Commons's chip was sublime.
. . . Golazo de Yohandry Orozco.
According to his wiki page , Orozco is only 5 ft 4 1⁄2 in. The bloke should be playing for Falkirk.
And now that it's on my mind; Why haven't Venezuela ever had a decent national side?
