A goal of sheer power and precision. A thunderbolt of improbable accuracy and class. That is how many of the Maldivian supporters in the stadium would describe this goal of SAFF championship 2011.
When Maldives skipper got the ball from the middle
of the half he had a lot to do and a lot of ground to cover. But one vital
touch and a giant stride later his overpowering burst of pace took Nepal players
out of sight. Out of touch. Or pheraps they were too languid to close in.
Those players who were left in his
wake had nothing but to fill their lungs with all the oxygen that was available and
jump on to their motor before their eyes on the receding dot that is Ashfag
fades into oblivion. Before he causes heartache. But in vain.
He sped into danger zone in a flesh.
Just five or so yards away from penalty area he unleashed a ferocious, venomous
drive that sped through the chilling evening of Nehru Stadium of New Delhi like
a bolt from the blue.
Maldivian supporters, they almost knew
it. They were there on their feet and soon they were celebrating. The ball whooshed
into the right-top corner of Nepal goal. Ashfaq had scored what looks like to be one of the best goals
of his career.
Though disappointment came in the
form of a Nepal goal which drew the match, Dhagnday’s brilliance was
unmistakable and the deserving plaudits that subsequently followed.
Boom and
bang: Ashfaq on the 2:35th minute on this video
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