Clint Dempsey's stunning game-winning goal propelled Fulham to a 4-1 win over Juventus, who advanced to the quarterfinals in the Europa League with a 5-4 aggregate.
An outstanding result was secured by Dempsey’s winner, a contender for goal of the season. The United States striker, who should face England in their first match at the World Cup finals on June 12, scored the decisive goal of the second leg with an inspired lob over the goalkeeper.
“Nine times out of ten a shot like that wouldn’t have made it, but sometimes you’ve got to go for it,” Dempsey said. “Luckily it worked.”
Thrashing Juventus to reach the last eight of a European competition represents impressive progress for Fulham. This time two years ago they were in the Barclays Premier League relegation zone. “That’s life — everything changes,” Dempsey said. “We’ve got a great coach and the players believe in themselves.”
An outstanding result was secured by Dempsey’s winner, a contender for goal of the season. The United States striker, who should face England in their first match at the World Cup finals on June 12, scored the decisive goal of the second leg with an inspired lob over the goalkeeper.
“Nine times out of ten a shot like that wouldn’t have made it, but sometimes you’ve got to go for it,” Dempsey said. “Luckily it worked.”
Thrashing Juventus to reach the last eight of a European competition represents impressive progress for Fulham. This time two years ago they were in the Barclays Premier League relegation zone. “That’s life — everything changes,” Dempsey said. “We’ve got a great coach and the players believe in themselves.”
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