PABLO FORNALS split both the net and social media – with an outrageous solo goal on his Real Betis debut.
Some West Ham fans were shocked by his brilliance – while others blamed their boss David Moyes for not getting the best out of the midfielder.
The six-cap Spaniard weaved in from the right to curve a laser left-footer inside the far corner.
It rounded off a 2-0 win at struggling Cadiz that put Betis sixth – into one of the two Europa League places.
The ex-Villarreal star, 27, had ended his five years at West Ham on transfer deadline in a £7million return to his home country.
Fornals exited the London Stadium after 23 goal and 19 assists in 203 games – but also with question marks over his ability in the Premier League.
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However, after seeing his confident footwork and curling goal, one fan posted: “Shame what Moyes did to him.”
Another said: “Good luck to him. Was fantastic for us. It’s our loss tbf.”
A third wrote: “Who would have thought he could play CM?!”
And a fourth moaned: “The amount of players that have left West Ham and then scored on their debut at their new club is wild.”
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But other viewers reckon Fornals’ stylish technique and attacking style is more suited to LaLiga than the English top flight.
One observer claimed: “Lovely goal, would never get the space to do that in the Prem though, but obviously people will have a meltdown about this.”
Another suggested: “Lovely fella but couldn’t hit a cow’s a*** with a banjo for us.”
And a fellow doubter was seemingly shaking with disbelief as he shared a clip of the goal and added: Yes, Pablo Fornals actually just did that.”
The ex-Malaga ace struck Betis’ clincher on 46 minutes following a surging run from Brazilian striker Willian Jose, who had fired a brilliant opener.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
