Leeds United bumped their title hopes with a last gasp victory at Swansea City on Sunday afternoon.
The Yorkshire giants have now gone six points clear of the dreaded playoff zone, meaning they require just four points from their remaining three matches to seal a return to the Premier League after a 16-year absence.
And the match-winner Pablo Hernandez has been the talk of the town on social media – even more so as alternative footage of his strike has surfaced.
Will a 35 y/o Pablo Hernandez cut it in the Premier League?
Absolutely!
Not so sure..
The 35-year-old wizard came off the bench to change yet another game as he met Luke Ayling’s low-drilled cross. He took a touch before firing it in off the post and as you can see in the footage, pretty much the whole team ran the length of the pitch to celebrate despite it being in the 89th minute and suffering from a bit of fatigue.
Some supporters called the clip “special” whilst “unreal” and “class” were also superlatives used. There were even some of the Elland Road faithful welling up at the sight.
Here’s the best of the reaction…
Was looking for this, it did not disappoint. The noise, the hugs, Meslier running the length of the pitch. Special stuff
— GirlsKnowFootballToo (@GKFT) July 13, 2020
This angle is class. Those reactions π @JamesFletcher19 @J_Mlloyd @padwar11 @DavidBoyd91
β Dom (@Dom_LUFC89) July 13, 2020
Look at Bielsa – calm as anything!!!
β Carl πͺπΊ (@HantsCastiger) July 13, 2020
Iβm sobbing πππ
β Gabriel (@bethgabriel_) July 13, 2020
Oh wow, brings a tear to the eye! Who filmed this? Meslierβs run is like a machine.
β Charlie Phillips (@charliechar) July 13, 2020
How cool is Bielsa
β wakey77 (@leewakey77) July 13, 2020
Yeah mate itβs quality isnβt it. Have you seen the speed on Meslier!!! Rapid!
β Skip (@skipperburg) July 13, 2020
This is the best thing Iβve ever ever seen
β Gabriel (@bethgabriel_) July 13, 2020
What a special moment in our potential year of glory. I cant stop watching it. The whole reaction of everyone there involved with Leeds United. I love this club.
β Mick.W.MOT (@mickmoth) July 13, 2020
Love this. Keep finding new people to look at and see how they react !
β Badabing1968 (@Badabing1968) July 13, 2020
Massive goal !!! Worth = priceless . Keep the little man on the bench in the last 3 matches till halftime …πππππβ€β€β€β€β€
β Stephen πππ―ππ(Bielsa)ππ―πππFlackπ¦π·π¬π§ (@TheCapt90267200) July 13, 2020
Meslier absolutely pelting up the pitch is beautiful!!!
β Nathan Robertson (@NathanRmusician) July 13, 2020
Brings a tear my eye what passion
β Joe Turton (@joeyturton95) July 13, 2020
Wonderful find πππ
β Richard Lang (@richardlang05) July 13, 2020