Aston Villa was defeated 2-1 at Villa Park by Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday, but a 53rd minute strike by 23-year-old Scottish international John McGinn briefly offered hope to the Claret & Blue Army.
Although the defeat leaves Villa mired in 12th place in the Championship, the lasting memory of the day will almost certainly be this absurd left-footed volley from McGinn.
The way he contorted his body to get over the ball and smash an effort back at goal was simply outrageous (the upper half of his body is almost parallel with the ground!), but — as you’ll see from the second angle provided below — the amount of power and swerve he got on the attempt is simply astounding.
This is a supreme work of beauty. These highlights belong in an art gallery.
TAKE A BOW SON. Best angle yet. John McGinn. SUPERB. #AVFC pic.twitter.com/SlhAHvZyu8
— Witton Road View (@WittonRoad) September 22, 2018
John mcGinn with the strike of the season so far. !!!! pic.twitter.com/ZGXfB8IxoB
— KB (@KSB________) September 22, 2018