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However, we’ve now located some extra special footage of the goal shot by a fan in the Italian section, real quality ‘From The Terraces’ video action.
So watch again the goal but from a completely different angle that adds a whole new dimension.
The Newcastle striker came up with this beauty that sent the Nigerian fans wild and the commentators expansive in their praise, as for Shola…he simply looked stunned!
Italy eventually equalised and Shola came off in the 68th minute but the Newcastle striker had done both himself and his club proud.
Hopefully our French contingent can similarly raise their game tomorrow night and join Shola and Cheick in Rio.
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