With the scores level at 2-2 in an ACC game between Duke (No. 11 in the country) and Clemson, Blue Devils senior midfielder Taylor Racioppi struck what would prove to be the match-winner in the 77th minute from 24 yards out.
Using the outside of her boot to full effect, Racioppi put some fiendish swaz on her effort, which took an extremely pleasant banana route inside the far post. The first time you see it, you’ll want to celebrate just like Racioppi did.
The spin on that #SCtop10 pic.twitter.com/9n4HG42y4x
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 14, 2018
Ricardo Quaresma versus Iran, anyone? I don’t see why not.
Ricardo Quaresma's goal today vs Iran was straight pic.twitter.com/yapZd2r5hl
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 26, 2018
And that wasn’t the only glorious goal Duke scored on the day. Senior Kat McDonald also laced a half-volley from 20 yards out.
Hi, @SportsCenter. It’s us again. Hope you’re doing well.
Did you know that not only do have nine lives, but they score jaw-dropping goals, too?It’s true, just ask @katmcdonald_ #GoDuke | #SCTop10 pic.twitter.com/mtm9ux3pq7
— Duke Women's Soccer (@DukeWSOC) October 14, 2018
Duke improved to 11-2-2 overall (5-2-2 in conference play) while Clemson fell to 9-6-0 (4-3-0).
The number one team in the land is currently Stanford with an overall record of 12-0-1.