Lindsey Horan left football fans stunned after her sensational double nutmeg goal in the Champions League on Wednesday.The US international, who is currently on loan with Lyon, opened up the scoring in her side's 4-0 win over FC Zürich.Despite being a midfielder, Horan is certainly not shy of career goals and her technique on the European stage showed just how confident she is in front of the net.
What happened in Lyon vs Zürich?
The French powerhouses ran riot over the Swiss side for the second time in this year's UWCL group stages, completing an aggregate score of 7-0.
Horan needed just 13 minutes to get Lyon on the scoresheet and she scored in truly magnificent style.
The USWNT star received the ball from creative maestro Melvine Malard and struck the ball on the half volley.
Her shot cannoned between the legs of both the defender and the goalkeeper before hitting the back of the net to break the deadlock.
Video: Lindsey Horan scores audacious double nutmeg goal to give Lyon the lead
Horan’s stunning goal puts her level with Malard as Lyon’s joint top scorer this season across all competitions with six each.
What have fans said about Horan’s goal?
Fans were once again left in awe of Horan’s goalscoring ability.
“What a goal by Horan,†one wrote.
“Not seeing enough chatter [about] this goal for my liking. Another rip from Horan,†said another.
A third addressed the US national team’s manager, stating they hope Vlatko Andonovski “is watching and learns from Lyon how to utilise Horan.â€
Thanks to their latest victory on the European stage, Lyon are now eight games unbeaten in all competitions.Â
What has Lindsey Horan achieved?
Like so many of the USWNT team members — past and present — Horan is widely regarded around the world.
She has 122 caps for the USA so far and has won the 2019 World Cup, two Women's CONCACAF Championships, and four SheBelieves Cups. Most recently, she was part of the bronze-medal winning side at the 2020 Olympics.
On the domestic stage, Horan has won the NWSL, NWSL Shield, Challenge Cup, Community Shield and the Women's International Champions Cup, all with Portland Thorns.Â
KANSAS CITY, KS - SEPTEMBER 03: Lindsey Horan #10 of United States celebrates a goal with Sofia Huerta #8 of United States against Nigeria during an international friendly at Children's Mercy Park match on September 3, 2022 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
She spent six years with the Oregon outfit before rejoining Division 1 Féminine with Lyon, after previously enjoying a stint with PSG between 2012 and 2016.
In 2021, Horan was voted the US Soccer Female Player of the Year.
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