Sandro Tonali defies laws of physics with goal for Newcastle and nobody can understand how he did it
Luke Alfred Davies
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Sandro Tonali defies the laws of physics with outrageous goal for Newcastle and nobody can understand how he did itSandro Tonali defies the laws of physics with outrageous goal for Newcastle and nobody can understand how he did it
Updated 22:14 2 Apr 2025 GMT+1Published 21:54 2 Apr 2025 GMT+1
The Newcastle and Italy midfielder scored a spectacular goal for the Magpies against Brentford on Wednesday evening.
Sandro Tonali scored a stunning goal for Newcastle United against Brentford on Wednesday evening – his strike even had fans saying the 2025 Puskas award was secured.
Tonali, 24, secured Newcastle all three points with a Puskas-worthy strike on the 74-minute mark at St James’ Park on Wednesday evening.
The match marked the Magpies’ first fixture since they won their first major trophy in 70 years having beaten Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final ahead of the March international break.
But first, it wouldn’t have been a Newcastle match without Alexander Isak’s almost customary goal, which opened the scoring on the stroke of half time.
However, Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo scored a penalty on 66 minutes, but just eight minutes later Tonali scored a goal worthy of winning any game of football match – which you can watch below – to secure a 2-1 win for Eddie Howe’s side.
🚨🏴 GOAL | Newcastle 2-1 Brentford | Sandro Tonali WHAT A GOAL FROM SANDRO TONALI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
“Where on Earth did that come from?” said former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin on BBC Radio 5 Live.
“The angle that Tonali shot that from, you have no right to score from there.
“99.9% of times that’s a cross but he has pinged it in. I can’t promise he meant it but that is some goal.”
Fans on social media were stunned by the strike but some questioned whether he meant it given the angle.
One said: “Tonali hit that far too hard and straight to not have meant it, what a player.”
Another added: “It’s impossible he’s trying to cross here with that technique and power. Insane finish if Tonali meant it!”
While a third commented: “100% Tonali went for that!! One of the best goals I’ve seen!”
As a fourth exclaimed: “Tonali’s just scored a Puskas winner out of absolutely nothing.”
A fifth claimed: “Sorry but that’s a blatant cross.”
Sandro Tonali’s take on goal vs Brentford
It didn’t take long for Tonali to reveal whether he meant his goal.
“Honestly, it was 70% cross and 30% shot,” he said when speaking to Premier League Productions after full-time.
“It was difficult for the goalkeeper and difficult also for me. Also a little bit of luck.”
Henry gives his thoughts on Newcastle striker Alexander Isak
“I think I am happy for the trophy for these fans because these fans deserve it,” the Italian added. “Every game we have 52,000 people in the stadium and this is amazing for football. I am so happy to play every game in this stadium and with these fans it is amazing.”
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Topics: Sandro Tonali, Newcastle United, Brentford, Alexander Isak, Premier League
