FIFA Confederations Cup 2017: Top 5 goals of the tournament

Modified Jul 04, 2017 12:04 GMT

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Thomas Doyle of New Zealand and Tommy Smith of New Zealand attempt to tackle Andre Silva of Portugal during the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Group A match between New Zealand and Portugal at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 24, 2017 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) — *Silva getting past two defenders en route to his wonder goal*

#2 Andre Silva (Portugal vs New Zealand)

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Andre Silva of Portugal celebrates scoring his sides third goal with his Portugal team mates during the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Group A match between New Zealand and Portugal at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 24, 2017 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) — *Andre Silva celebrating his goal against the Kiwis*

There was no doubt in anyone’s mind who was going to win the contest between New Zealand and Portugal. With a penalty by Ronaldo and well-worked team goal finished by Bernardo Silva, Portugal was easily breezing past its opponents even before half of the match was over.

There was one Portuguese player, however, who didn’t seem satisfied with the proceedings, Andre Silva. He saw his efforts on the target being stopped by the New Zealand’s custodian on more than one occasion. But in the 80^th minute, he finally gave a glimpse of his potential and showed the world why Ronaldo considers Silva his successor.

Nearly halfway into the opponent’s half, Quaresma passed the ball to Silva who ran towards the Kiwi defenders and then took a deviation in his run, towards the right, just outside the box. He effortlessly evaded a defender and then shot the ball past the hapless goalkeeper into the top-left corner to finish off a brilliant solo effort.

Edited by Staff Editor