I've dreamed of scoring like that says Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho said that he fulfilled a childhood dream by wrapping up
Barcelonas 4-0 win over Villarreal on Saturday with his spectacular
overhead kick three minutes from time.
Lurking in the Villarreal area, the Brazilian controlled a lofted
pass from Xavi with his chest, swivelled round with his back to
goal and then fired a stunning bicycle kick over the head of keeper
Mariano Barbosa and high into the net.
"I didnt really think too much about it because it just happened on
the spur of the moment," said the 26-year-old who had scored Barcas
opener from the penalty spot.
"When I controlled the ball it stood up just right and everything
else worked out perfectly. Ever since I was a young boy Ive dreamed
of scoring a goal like that. Im never going to forget this goal.
Now I have to try for my other dream goal which is to score from
the halfway line."
The Nou Camp gave Ronaldinho a standing ovation after the goal,
while Barca coach Frank Rijkaard admitted had left him gasping in
admiration.
"Ronaldinhos second goal was the sort of marvel that provokes
strong emotions from Barcelona and all football fans alike," said
the Dutchman. "This sort of performance will help strengthen the
side in matches to come."
Barca keeper Victor Valdes said he had been the victim of similar
goals in training.
"Hes scored some like that against me in practice games and its a
nightmare," he told reporters. "It is no accident."
Barcas emphatic win put them four points clear at the Primera Liga,
with second-placed Sevilla travelling to Athletic Bilbao on
Sunday.
