Stoke City finally is reaping the rewards for its investment in Xherdan Shaqiri.
Shaqiri scored a stunning goal Monday in Stoke City’s 4-3 Premier League win over Everton. The Swiss winger left Tim Howard helpless, as his shot floated over Everton’s American goalkeeper into the far corner of the goal.
Shaqiri, Shaqiri!
Hips don't lie, and neither do incredible goals. 👏 👍 👌 👇 https://t.co/4GCKDSsIod
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) December 28, 2015
Many are describing Shaqiri’s half-volleyed chip as a “Goal of the Season” contender. It’s up there with the best strikes of the season, as Shaqiri wasn’t looking at the goal when he shot.
Shaqiri, 24, joined Stoke City from Inter Milan last summer in a transfer reportedly worth a club-record £12 million ($18 million). Shaqiri failed to score in his first 17 games with the Potters, but he notched two goals in the first half against Everton.
.@stokecity's Xherdan Shaqiri has scored his first brace at club level since 2 goals for Bayern Munich in 4-0 lge win v Freiburg, Feb 2014
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) December 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/STATS_Football/status/681494585231683584
Shaqiri’s showstopping performance Monday, coupled with his two assists in Stoke City’s Dec. 5 win over Manchester City, suggest he’s blossoming into a creative force in the Premier League.
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