Video Miguel Veloso goal in Sporting CP 2-5 Barcelona, CL game Matchday 5 Champions League. Veloso's first goal in the 2008-2009 Champions League
(Portuguese: Grande golo de livre directo marcado por Miguel Veloso na pesada derrota do Sporting por 2-5 frente ao Barcelona, em jogo a contar para a 5ª jornada da edição 2008/09 da Liga dos Campeões.)
This is a beautiful goal, free-kick taken by Miguel Veloso. Because there was a hand-ball by Rafa Marquez, Mexico defender, the referee awarded this free-kick. The replays show Marquez DID NOT touch the ball with his hand but with his shoulder.
These types of goals are a characteristic of midfielder Miguel Veloso. He scored a goal like this in the UEFA Under-21 tournament in 2007.
As a Sporting fan, this was painful to watch. Sporting going down 3-0 at home! I give credit to Sporting who fought back to bring the game to 2-3. Once Caneira made the 'own goal' it was game-over again. What a difference of quality between the Barcelona and Sporting players. Sporting couldn't keep the ball in the midfield at all.
Bottom line- Sporting CP was already qualified for the Champions League knockout stages. With this defeat they go in as second place and Barcelona is the group's first place.
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