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02nd Aug 2015

Video: Koke pulls off a perfectly executed Steve Staunton-esque goal

As good as Stan

Ben Kiely

If Koke keeps this up,he could earn himself the tag of “the next Steve Staunton”

Atletico’s star midfielder scored a rather special goal during a pre-season match with Tosu.

Stepping up to take the corner kick, Koke decided he wouldn’t go for the conventional set-piece. Instead, he drew inspiration from a 102 cap former Irish international and have a crack at goal.

Just like Steve Staunton did against Northern Ireland all those years ago, Koke’s effort went soaring into the net.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68i14_c4KtY

He may be from Madrid, but the 23-year-old could well have Louth blood pumping through his veins.

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