9 year-old Galway soccer player hits the net after stunning chip and volley

Foot like a traction engine that young fella.

IN BRAZIL THE expectation is that Neymar, Ronaldo and Messi will all conjure up bits of magic over the next month.

Back home a young lad did just that on the pitch in Deacy Park last Sunday with this stunning goal for Knocknacarra FC.

Players in Brazil, take note.

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Jun 13th 2014, 1:27 PM

Keeper was poor, just can’t get away with that at this level or you’ll be punished

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Jun 13th 2014, 2:32 PM

Nice strike

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Jun 13th 2014, 4:13 PM

Soloed with right, hit with his left. Handy.

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Jun 13th 2014, 4:55 PM

Right foot, left foot. Gets better every view. Beautiful strike

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Jun 13th 2014, 5:51 PM

Liquid Football!

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