GARETH BALE rolled back the years with a superb solo goal for Los Angeles FC.
And club boss Steve Cherundolo says the eye-catching individual effort proves the Wales captain can still run.
Bale came off the bench to score his second MLS goal in the 87th minute of the 4-1 win at Real Salt Lake on Sunday morning.
His effort came when the 33-year-old picked up the ball just inside the Salt Lake half.
Bale then skipped past his marker Justen Glad with a decent turn of pace before firing home with his trademark left foot.
The goal was worthy of the incredible reaction by the MLS commentator – who was sent wild by Bale’s solo strike.
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His finish provoked a deafening shriek of “goal” before the commentator shouted: “And Gareth Bale does it again.”
The glorious strike evoked memories of Bale in his prime, scoring fine solo goals for Tottenham, Real Madrid and Wales.
LAFC boss Cherundolo said: “It’s a great moment for Gareth and the team. He’s a well-liked guy in the group and elsewhere. It was a well-taken goal.
“We told Gareth after the game, ‘Now we all know he can run and there is no hiding.’
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“So we were ecstatic for him.
“He feels healthier and more fit by the day and I’m sure we will see more of that to come.”
Bale’s second goal in just five sub appearances continued his impressive start to life Stateside as LAFC grabbed a fifth successive league win to remain top of the Western Conference.
He left Real when his contract expired at the end of June and has enjoyed life at his new club in California.
Bale even looked happy as he was reunited with his old Madrid pals in LA when the Spanish giants spent time on the west coast of USA during pre-season last month.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
