Dimitri Payet’s exploit in Brazil

Published: January 29, 2024

By: Manu Tournoux

Dimitri Payet scored a very nice goal on Sunday in added time of the match between Vasco da Gama and Bangu in the Rio championship.

Dimitri Payet has nice remains at 36 years old. As evidenced by his goal scored with Vasco da Gama on Sunday against Bangu on the occasion of the Rio championship day.

While his team was held in check, the former Marseillais pulled away to capsize the Vasco supporters. After a first long shot pushed back by the goalkeeper, the Réunionnais fought to recover the ball in the heart of the area then mystified his defender before slipping a cross shot into the side net and letting his happiness explode.

The joy was nevertheless short-lived since he scored in the 90th^e+11, the visitors equalized from the penalty spot in the 90th^e+16.

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Manu Tournoux

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