SALOMON RONDON rolled back the years in the Copa America last night as he scored a stunning 40-yard volley.
Rondon, 34, struck in the 64th minute to draw level after Canada had taken a first-half lead through Jacob Shaffelburg.
His goal came off the back of a Canada corner, with Jesse Marsch’s team committing a number of players forward.
After a long hooked clearance upfield, Rondon was able to muscle Canada defender Moise Bombito out the way before volleying the ball over Canada keeper Maxime Crepeau’s head from 40 yards out.
The goal sparked wild scenes of celebration from the Venezuela substitutes and coaching staff with Rondon running over to join them.
Fans on X were delighted to see Rondon show what he can do.
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One fan wrote: “Everton legend.”
A second wrote: “Why on earth have they left a 1 on 1 from a corner. Boys.”
A third said: “Everton crying out for a player like this.”
A fourth wrote: “Wow 👌”
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While a fifth said: “That’s unreal, Rondón take a bow.”
Another said: “@Everton looks alright this fella. We got him scouted?”
The goal was enough to force penalties after 90 minutes with the teams tied at 1-1.
But unfortunately for Rondon’s Venezuela, they bowed out at the quarter-final stage to Canada after losing the shootout 4-3.
Rondon for his part, scored his penalty during the shootout.
Fans of the Premier League will remember Rondon from stints at Newcastle, West Brom and Everton.
He currently plays for Mexican side Pachuca.
England’s penalty shootout record
THE dreaded penalty shootout.
England’s nemesis at no fewer than SEVEN major tournaments since 1990, from the West Germany heartache at Italia 90 to Wembley woes on the brink of Euro 2020 final glory.
But two shootout victories before the Italy defeat give some reason for optimism…
- 1990 World Cup semi-final vs WEST GERMANY, 04/07/1990 – LOST 4-3
- Euro 1996 quarter-final vs SPAIN, 22/06/1996 – WON 4-2
- Euro 1996 semi-final vs WEST GERMANY, 26/06/1996 – LOST 6-5
- Friendly vs BELGIUM, 29/05/1998 – LOST 4-3
- 1998 World Cup last 16 vs ARGENTINA, 30/06/1998 – LOST 4-3
- Euro 2004 quarter-final vs PORTUGAL, 24/06/2004 – LOST 6-5
- 2006 World Cup quarter-final vs PORTUGAL, 01/07/2006 – LOST 3-1
- Euro 2012 quarter-final vs ITALY, 24/06/2012 – LOST 4-2
- 2018 World Cup last 16 vs COLOMBIA, 03/07/2018 – WON 4-3
- vs SWITZERLAND – Nations League third-place play-off, 09/06/2019 – WON 6-5
- Euro 2020 final vs ITALY, 11/07/2021 – LOST 3-2
- OVERALL: Played 11, Won 3, Lost 8
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
