THERE WERE MIXED emotions for Bohemians midfielder Ian Morris on Monday night, with the player’s incredible 40-yard strike against Cork City proving to be in vain as his side succumbed to a 2-1 defeat in their FAI Cup semi-final replay against Cork City.
Morris halved the deficit in the tie after goals from Graham Cummins and Karl Sheppard gave the cup holders a 2-0 lead heading into half-time at Turner’s Cross.
Deployed as a centre back on the night due to the absence of Dan Byrne, Morris took possession marginally inside his own half before executing a stunning long-range effort which beat Mark McNulty, hitting the crossbar and finding the back of the net.
Goal of the season contender from Ian Morris who drags Bohemians back into game with extraordinary strike from 40+ yards pic.twitter.com/0SQtqIUuqp
— Soccer Republic (@SoccRepublic) October 8, 2018
The goal has since went viral, being viewed over 700,000 times on Twitter alone. But Morris admitted that the strike had come on a night of heartbreak for Gypsies players and supporters.
Delighted to get the goal,” he said after full-time. “But it doesn’t mean much when you’re not going out in the Aviva.
“It was nice to [watch] it again there, but it won’t be in my thoughts for a couple of days yet. I’ve no idea how far out I was, I thought I was in and around the centre circle, 30 yards maybe.
“It opened up to me. [The ball] came across, I took a touch and I just thought ‘why not?’. As soon as I hit it, I thought ‘that’s got a chance, that’s going in’. Thankfully the linesman on the end line was in the right place [to spot it].”
Bohemians and Cork City players alike did not initially realise the ball had crossed the line. Morris’ effort hit the back of the net before coming straight back out, with team-mate Dinny Corcoran attempting a follow-up strike immediately after as both sets of teams played on.
I had a little jump thinking it was in, and then obviously it played on for another couple of seconds,” said the 31-year-old. “So I had a little comedown, but then saw Neil Doyle the referee give the goal.
“It is what it is, but I’m devastated. I’ve been feeling for a long time that we were going to get to the Aviva. Unfortunately we were pipped at the final hurdle.”
The former Leeds United and Blackpool player said that the goal “was definitely in his top five”, but admitted that Bohemians were dejected at exiting the FAI Cup having come so close to making it to the Aviva Stadium for the very first time.
'It doesn't mean much when you're not going out at the Aviva' - Ian Morris watches his @bfcdublin wondergoal with @corkTOD... Muted reaction of a man disappointed to lose #RTEsoccer pic.twitter.com/0qMh1FSBKR
— Soccer Republic (@SoccRepublic) October 9, 2018
“We’re absoutely gutted. Tonight in the first half they bombarded us early. We had to compete a lot, we didn’t pass the ball as well as we could have.
“But then we came out in the second half and I think we showed everyone the form we have been playing in in recent weeks.
“I fancied us towards the end, I did think we were going to get the equaliser. But sure it wasn’t to be. Everyone in the club is gutted tonight.”
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Pogbaaaaaaaaa
A completely different side to what was seen under José. Now the players can truly express themselves! Even if Ole says they haven’t really changed the tactics, as long as they play like this, tactics are just fine with me.
@Gavin Mitchell: the pantomime villain is gone, United should give ole a 5 year contract
@Gavin Mitchell: Im actually sitting watching Man United and willing them to attack and score another goal again.. probably not now that Bailey is sent off.
Man United are on an upward trajectory, Solksjaer has told them to enjoy themselves 1000 times by now, and the rest is plain sailing
@Eamo world class Dunphy: I dare to say, after 3 wins against Cardiff, Huddersfield and soon to be Bournemouth, the good times are back, baby
@Eamo world class Dunphy: after seeing some of the team’s spurs and city have dropped points to recently then I would agree, 3 very good results. Considering where United were at prior to that
Paul Pogba, ballon d’or 2019
@Eamo world class Dunphy: trolling
@Anthony: eamo never trolls baby
The new kid… Pogba? He’s pretty good!
When United come up against a proper team then we can judge them, people are saying spurs will destroy them but sure look at what wolves did yesterday to spurs.
Still needs some work on the defence though but the style of football is completely different under Ole. Amazing how much Jose was holding them back. Hopefully the don’t down tools again. Aiming for top 4 while Liverpool chase the title is brutal.
I wonder who will win?
@Ross Fehily: utd will clip them
God Pogba and Rashford have been immense. I have to say Pogba is really showing his class now. Still has a bit to go to justify his price tag but he’s going the right way about it. Naturally any Man U haters will not agree, that’s to be expected lol
Deserved goal from Bournmouth had 3 good chances, took one.
Utd poor from corners all year, centrebacks needed in January.
Pogba brilliant but showing how much he held back under Jose.
If United can maintain this positivity, I can see them nipping 4th. And with transfer windows they can clear out the average players and go big. Alderwerald, Koulebale, maybe bid for Varane? And replace Matic with a younger faster similar style player.
@Finn Faulkner: dead on.
@Finn Faulkner: a solid CB and a world class CM is all the tinkering needed.. and a permanent manager, and DDG to sign a new contract!! Great work so far, long road yet.
Lidelof, Shaw, Young, not good enough for utd.
@Martin McKenna: they’re all great under ole. Jose was mean to them. They stopped playing under Jose cos he wasn’t nice to them. They’re great players now
@Eamo world class Dunphy: Lindelof an accident waiting to happen.
@Martin McKenna: I think Shaw is good enough for United and Young has been a solid player for the last 6 years. I think he’s worth keeping around as he’s a decent squad player. Lindelof has been very poor but like the rest of the team he looks a different player since Mourinho left.
@Martin McKenna: I always thought of Young as a leader. Seems to be no nonsense kind of guy
@Robert O Farrell: agree in the main but would love a top centreback, look at the difference van dyke made for pool.
Think utd need certainty at the back for next season to contend and definitely if Europe is on the horizon.
@Bluey: He got a new contract last season despite being nowhere near the starting XI. Apparently Jose didn’t want to lose his influence in the dressing room
@Virgil Van Dijk: when you win silverware then you can talk !!
@Martin McKenna: people been saying that Lindelof is an accident waiting to happen but he is Uniteds best defender. He’s got very good positional sense
WHy can’t I see any comments on this page ?
@Chris Cantwell: very philosophical question, I also “can’t see any comments”