Watch Antony score goal so good even opposition pay their respect as Man Utd loanee stars against Fiorentina
Brazilian winger eyes Conference League final shot at Chelsea after thunderbolt
DEVIL OF A FINISH Watch Antony score goal so good even opposition pay their respect as Man Utd loanee stars against Fiorentina
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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 scenting a Conference League final with Chelsea after his half-volley humdinger against Fiorentina.
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Antony lasered home an unstoppable goal
The Brazil winger added to a thunderbolt opener from Abde Ezzalzouli to double the Spaniards' lead.
Luca Ranieri gave Fiorentina hope for the return leg in Italy by slamming a 73rd-minute reply.
But the Serie A club were so awed by Antony's strike that they made their feelings official!
Fiorentina's media team posted a picture of the 25-year-old celebrating and added: "A great goal by Antony."
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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."
Another wrote: "Respect between clubs is underrated. That was a great goal, no denying it."
And a third posted: "When you recognize greatness."
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Betis team-mates rushed to mob scorer Antony
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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 end the season by showing Prem stars what they might be missing - by reaching the Conference League final.
Chelsea seem assured of reaching that stage after outclassing Djurgarden 4-1 during Thursday's first leg in Sweden.
But Antony and Co have a far tougher task, taking just a 2-1 lead to Florence next week.
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