Watch Antony score goal so good even opposition pay their respect as Man Utd loanee stars against Fiorentina
ANTONY continued to mock his Manchester United plight with a real belter for Real Betis - and even the opposition agreed.
The revitalised Betis loanee is now scenting a Conference League final with Chelsea after a half-volley humdinger against Fiorentina.
The Brazil winger added to a thunderbolt opener from Abde Ezzalzouli to double the Spaniards' lead.
Luca Ranieri gave the Italian visitors hope for the return leg by slamming a 73rd-minute reply.
But Fiorentina were so awed by Antony 's strike that they made their feelings official.
The Serie A club's media team posted a picture of the 25-year-old celebrating and added: "A great goal by Antony."
Fans loved that response almost as much as they appreciated the former Ajax hero's net-buster.
One said:" This is how sport should look like."
And a third posted: "When you recognize greatness."
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A fourth added: "Such a beautiful moment."
And one viewer even suggested that Antony's form, since switching from Old Trafford, is up there with the best players in the world.
He commented: "No breathing space for Vini, Mbappe, and Lamine."
Meanwhile, fans of his current team are hoping he stays permanently.
One posted: "He is at home, Betis make a good offer."
Antony will hope to show Prem stars what they might be missing in the Conference League final.
But Antony and Co have a far tougher task, taking just a 2-1 lead to Florence.
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