Top 5 Goals: Women’s Champions League, Italy, France, Australia
The world of women’s soccer is vast and deep with talent and doesn’t stop for anyone. The men’s World Cup might be going on, but it’s our duty to keep you updated on everything that’s happening with these incredible women who are still going about their business and balling out in the process. So let’s look at another exciting edition of Top 5 Goals from the UEFA Women’s Champions League, Serie A Femminile, D1 Arkema, and the Liberty A-League.
5. Caitlin Karic – Melbourne City
How's the poise on that! 🤯🔥
17-year-old Caitlin Karic with an incredible finish to extend @MelbourneCity's lead!
Class 👏👏👏
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— Liberty A-League (@aleaguewomen) December 10, 2022
There’s another 17-year-old Aussie starlet that’s being produced in the Liberty A-league. It’s a never-ending train for the Matildas, who always give their youngsters a chance.
Caitlin Karic is surely next up, especially when scoring high-level goals like these. The composure on confidence that Karic displays make her look more like a seasoned veteran in their prime, not a 17-year-old.
Her awareness to see that the keeper is off of her line and then audacity to go for the chip and make it is something special. A sublime finish from a young player who we’re sure to hear more about in the coming years.
4. Batcheba Louis – FC Fleury 91
That first touch from Batcheba Louis 😍#WatchWithAta #D1Arkema pic.twitter.com/XaPql2R5JB
— ata football (@atafball) December 9, 2022
This goal exemplifies how the professionals make something this difficult look so easy. First, the ball from Lea Le Garrec is immaculate–a 40-yard pass that she effortlessly lifts in the air and bypasses the entire defense.
Not only that, but Batchea Louis has timed her to run and is now running onto this ball with pace to get behind the defender. Louis’ first touch is unreal, allowing it to just glance off her body and then finish all in one fluid motion.
Two players covered nearly 50 yards on the pitch in about five seconds. That is attacking football at its finest.
3. Lineth Beerensteyn – Juventus
WHAT. A . BEAUTY! Beerensteyn with the brace to give Juventus the 3-2 lead in Rome!#WatchWithAta #SerieAFemminile pic.twitter.com/iLT3iSr0at
— ata football (@atafball) December 11, 2022
Juventus picked up a big three points against rival Roma, who were six points ahead of them in the standings going into the matchup. Lineth Beerensteyn gave them a huge lift with the game deadlocked. At 2-2, the Dutch striker provided a moment of magic to put Juventus in the lead.
Beerensteyn did a little dance with her feet to go with a stepover, which created enough space to curl the ball to the far post.
The keeper just missed with her hand to keep it out, but credit Beerensteyn for putting enough bend on the ball for the finish and a huge goal for Juventus’ title hopes.
2. Madison Haley – Sydney FC
You'll struggle to find a better goal scored this weekend! @SydneyFC…. Madison Haley…. That is OUTRAGEOUS 💥
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First half wrap: https://t.co/rbGiPQ5Frj#SYDvBRI #WeAreALeagues @LibFinancial pic.twitter.com/a8hlYc9KMn
— Liberty A-League (@aleaguewomen) December 10, 2022
Madison Haley has yet to feature for an NWSL team, but the former Stanford star is off to a great start for Sydney FC in Australia. Watch Haley absolutely smoke this defender even after the pass went to the outside instead of inside, where Haley was pointing for the ball.
Haley outruns her and then has the strength to hold off the defender, so much so that the defender falls down. Then Haley went for the spectacular and pulled off this amazing chip from close range to go off the post and in. Honestly, the broadcasters’ reactions to the video sum it up perfectly.
No one expected Madison Haley to do it, but she pulled it off in style. Hopefully, some NWSL teams start taking notice.
1. Andressa – AS Roma
Awareness level over 9999 for Andressa! pic.twitter.com/BOMZ1abhMq
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— ata football (@atafball) December 8, 2022
Roma needed a spark in their Champions League matchup with Wolfsburg. While it wasn’t enough in the end, this goal will be a small consolation.
Wolfsburg made a rare mistake and gave the ball directly to Andressa in the middle of the field. Andressa picks her head up and, knowing she doesn’t have other options, sees the keeper off her line.
Also, notice this isn’t your classic “chip the keeper because they are too far from their goal,” Andressa places this to the keeper’s left and gets a bit of help from the post.
Either way, this is a splendid strike that wholeheartedly takes the top spot on this week’s list.
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