Watch Junior Hoilett net stunner for Canada after cheeky throw-in off team-mate’s back
JUNIOR HOILETT netted a stunner against French Guiana after taking a cheeky throw-in against his team-mate’s back. The Canadian international picked up the ball on the touchline, and thinking on his feet threw the ball against the back of Mark-Anthony Kaye and dribbled off. Linking up with Besiktas midfielder Atiba Hutchinson, Hoilett played a one-two […]
JUNIOR HOILETT netted a stunner against French Guiana after taking a cheeky throw-in against his team-mate’s back.
The Canadian international picked up the ball on the touchline, and thinking on his feet threw the ball against the back of Mark-Anthony Kaye and dribbled off.
Linking up with Besiktas midfielder Atiba Hutchinson, Hoilett played a one-two and created space to nestle in an arrowed strike.
The amazing solo strike saw the Cardiff winger give his country a 1-0 lead.
Fans reacted to Hoilett’s cheeky throw in and amazing finish, applauding his “genius approach”.
One said: “That throw-in hahaha brilliant.”
Another said: “Clever. Throw-ins are important.”
One commented: “Genius approach.”
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Another commented: “They do this in basketball all the time. I’m sure he just picked it up from there.”
Although French Guiana equalised after Holiett’s cheeky opener, Canada went on to win the game thanks to a double from Lucas Cavallini and a Jonathan David strike.
Canada now move to four straight wins in CONCACAF Nations League qualifiers.