We can proudly say that we would have done the exact same thing as Lucas Melano last night.
And by exact same thing we mean that we would have fallen over trying to do something like weave our way through a defence and score a goal from almost the end-line.
The Portland Timbers were about to exit the MLS play-offs as they trailed FC Dallas 2-1 entering the final minutes.
But then Melano managed to weave and dodge his way into the box to score a crucial equaliser to make it 2-2 on the night, and guide his side into the next round by virtue of ‘away’ goals.
It’s the body swerve, the drop of the shoulder, and the balance to manage to get a toe to the ball from beyond the line, that makes it such a wonderful effort.
Now THAT's how you seal a Western Conference Championship, Lucas Melano. #DALvPOR https://t.co/AeuYWJIP3a
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) November 30, 2015
The win sees Portland into their first ever MLS Cup final as face Columbus Crew SC in the decider.
