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Your most memorable long-range #screamer

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Following audacious goals from Charlie Adam and Jermain Defoe in England this weekend, @UEFAcom Twitter users got in touch with their most memorable long-range #screamer.

Thibaut Courtois is beaten by Charlie Adam
Thibaut Courtois is beaten by Charlie Adam ©Getty Images

After Stoke City FC midfielder Charlie Adam scored from inside his own half, Jermain Defoe set tongues wagging again 24 hours later with a sublime dipping volley to secure Sunderland AFC their fifth derby win in a row. That prompted us to ask @UEFAcom Twitter users for their most memorable long-range #screamer.

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