“Simply world-class”: HSV ace showered with praise after wonder goal! | OneFootball

With an absolute stroke of genius, Fabio Vieira provided one of the few highlights in HSV’s 1-1 draw against 1. FC Köln.

It all began with an outstanding pass from right-back William Mikelbrencis, who sent Vieira through in the 39th minute with a high ball into space. The playmaker reacted in a flash and, with great technical skill, chipped the advancing Marvin Schwäbe.

“I think it was a great goal,” Bild quotes Vieira as saying. “From the moment I saw William Mikelbrencis play the ball to me and noticed that the Cologne goalkeeper was coming out towards me, I tried to put the ball in the net.”

The 25-year-old rates his goal highly: “This goal is certainly among the three most beautiful goals I’ve ever scored in my career.” He’s only managed a similar feat once before—as a young player in FC Porto’s second team.

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HSV stars praise Vieira in the highest terms

Even Cologne coach Lukas Kwasniok raved at the subsequent press conference. “That was simply world-class from the boy,” acknowledged the 44-year-old. HSV coach Merlin Polzin was also impressed: “It’s definitely worth watching Fabio’s goal a few more times.”

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Vieira’s teammates reacted with similar enthusiasm. Midfielder Nicolai Remberg commented dryly: “That’s just Fabio. You don’t have to ask him twice. The way he chips the ball is simply a quality. Fabio is one of the only ones who can do something like that.” Goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes added: “Fabio sees things that only a few footballers see. I’m very glad that he’s here.”

Vieira attributes his at times outstanding form in recent weeks mainly to increased self-confidence. “The real Fabio Vieira is slowly coming back,” he said with satisfaction. In a Sky interview, he also made it clear: “Right now, I’m happy to be at this fantastic and great club.”

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