Lanus Star Walter Bou Produces a Puskas Award-Worthy Goal
In a thrilling finale to their league clash against Tigre, Club Atletico Lanus’ 30-year-old striker Walter Bou may have just given us a Puskas Award winner. The Argentine Primera Division side’s 2-2 draw with Tigre was already an enthralling encounter, but Bou’s stunning bicycle-kick goal in the 89th minute took it to a whole new level.
With Lanus pushing for a winner, Bou chested down a cross before unleashing an outrageous overhead kick from outside the box. The ball hovered in the air for what felt like an eternity before chipping goalkeeper Felipe Tomas Zenobio, who stood helpless as Bou celebrated his late-game winner.
The reaction on social media was instant and overwhelmingly positive. Fans were left stunned, with many calling for Bou to be awarded the Puskas Award, given to the player who scores the most aesthetically pleasing goal of the year. One fan tweeted, "The goalkeeper not moving and the celebration just made it 10x better," while another wrote, "Just give Walter Bou the Puskas award now."
Bou’s goal is undoubtedly a contender for the prestigious award, which is presented annually by FIFA. Last year’s winner, Guilherme Madruga, scored a stunning 25-yard bicycle kick for Botafogo SP in their clash against Novorizontino. Madruga’s goal was praised for its creativity and audacity, qualities that Bou’s goal also possesses in abundance.
Lanus’ win over Tigre sees them climb to ninth in the Primera Division, while Tigre’s poor start to the campaign continues, with just two wins from nine matches. The 21st-placed side will be looking to turn their season around, but for now, they’ll be left to ponder how they let Bou’s incredible goal slip through their fingers.
So, what do you think? Is Bou’s goal a contender for the Puskas Award? Let us know in the comments!
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