🎥 Watford teen stuns Fulham with rocket from outside the box
More FA Cup action continues on Thursday as the third round begins with a handful of matches. And over at Craven Cottage, fans were treated to a cracker.
Fulham host Watford on the night and after going up 1-0 via Rodrigo Muniz's thunderbolt from inside the box, the visitors went and did one better.
Rodriggoooooooaaalll 🇧🇷@RodrigoMuniz019 crashes in a first-time finish for @FulhamFC ⚪️#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/J959DxNe94
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 9, 2025
Rocco Vata (19) decided to do it all himself to drag his side back level by the half-hour mark.
After picking up the ball in the middle of the park, he raced forward, looked up and smashed home beyond goalkeeper Steven Benda from outside the box.
A Rocket from Rocco 🚀
Rocco Vata with a stunner from distance for @WatfordFC 🤯#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/lrfUJWC4ZH— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 9, 2025
The shot was Watford's first effort on target, and boy, what a goal it was! The Republic of Ireland U21 player surely won't forget that one.
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