Aaron Morley stuns fans with a sensational free kick to put Bolton Wanderers ahead at Charlton Athletic on Saturday afternoon.
A special moment from Aaron Morley came just four minutes into the League One clash at The Valley.
There was very little in the incident that brought the free-kick about, with the Bolton midfielder taking full advantage with a stunning curling delivery that would make David Beckham proud.
THAT is how you take a free kick.
Aaron Morley, WOW 💥💥 pic.twitter.com/JPKAEyflR7
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) January 28, 2023
Charlton have conceded their first goal in 10 matches this season, so home fans especially you could say saw this coming.
Shola Shoretire uses a Matt Penney slip to drive in on goal. However, he chooses to square for Dion Charles instead of going solo. Sean Clare pressured Charles to take aim.
Ashley Maynard-Brewer intervened and the ball was sent onto the crossbar.
Following a 4-1 away win against Charlton in the 2021-22 season, Bolton were looking for consecutive away league wins against the Addicks for the first time since a run of three between January 2004 and October 2005 in the Premier League.
The front three of Charlton’s bodies received less than 20 touches together in the first 15 minutes of Saturday’s game.
Jesurun Rak–Sakyi connected with Albie Morgan’s free-kick from the penalty spot completely unmarked but headed the ball straight for James Trafford to collect.
Moments later, brave goalkeeping from Trafford, who smothered Scott Fraser’s pull-back from the left before Jesurun Rak-Sakyi could strike.
Eoin Toal blocked Corey Blackett-Taylor’s powerful shot, making it impossible for them to have another chance.
Bolton were next to attempt their luck at the opposite end of the pitch. Gethin Jones’ cross went unchallenged.
On the 30 minute mark, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi came in from the right. He created space for a shot which he took, only to be stopped by James Trafford.
Bolton’s George Johnston was on the deck, receiving treatment, he was soon back on his feet. Replays showed that he caught Maynard0-Brewer’s elbow in his back. Ouch.
Aaron Morley missed an opportunity to double the lead, as he caught a pullback sweetly and sent a shot from 20 feet inches beyond the left-hand sidepost!
After Shoretire committed foul on the left, Morley was seen standing over another free kick… but this one has been cleared.
Ashley Maynard–Brewer was called to action after had giving Ryan Inniss a run-around.
Bolton attacks a corner from the right and there were three massive blocks to stop George Johnston and Eoin Toal from point-blank distance.
It wasn’t too long before Charlton got an equaliser, within 20 seconds of the second half, Albie Morgan fired the Addicks level after neat interplay and a drop-off from Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.
🎙️ “INSIDE TWENTY SECONDS OF THE SECOND HALF!” 😮
A brilliant finish from Albie Morgan to equalise for Charlton! 🔴 pic.twitter.com/47ixUiUThj
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) January 28, 2023
Just after, a Charlton free-kick was flicked on by a Bolton head to Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, who sent a shot into James Trafford’s hands.
Open goal 🙈😬
Dion Charles puts Bolton back in front! pic.twitter.com/HXqSfX6cKi
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) January 28, 2023
This is what fans said as Aaron Morley stuns fans with a sensational free kick to put Bolton ahead at Charlton…
@_jordanhookway: Radcliffe Pirlo 😍
@lewismcmullen2: go on @AaronMorley27 🙆🏻♂️🙆🏻♂️🚀🚀
@DavidTa41816701: Holy shit that sound tho
@BenTimberlake_: Aaron Morley is another who’s really come into his own recently. Absolutely exceptional player. He’s 22 years of age by the way.
@alsokellyholmes: Stunning 😍
@NathanAsh66: 👏👏 Aaron Morley doing Aaron Morley things 😮💨
@BWFCJR: Wow. Wow. Wow. Take a bow Aaron Morley!!!!!!
@gras_1964: Just seen that aaron morley free kick for #bwfc wow 👀 fair play #chabol #efl
@Sam_Cummins: Absolute shagger
@bwfcanthony02: Literally porn
@frankieptaylor: Aaron Morley has just scored a stunner of a FK. Unbelievable quality
@jackj084: Aaron Morley what a fucking goal
@kurttaylorr: 60 grand 60 grand Aaron Morley!
@joeoldfield2000: Aaron Morley you sexy little bastard 😍 #bwfc
@damonbwfc: Aaron Morley should be playing at a much higher level. Squad is getting ripped apart if we don’t get promoted. #bwfc
@Mr_Rochdale18: Fuck me what a hit!
@Rae_Doherty_93: Oh my 😮💨 what was fucking sexy 😍😍 #bwfc
@jamesdoylebwfc: HEYYYYYYYYY AARON MORLEY, OOO AAAA😍😍
@SeanyBizzlez: Phwoar. Stunner
@paulgreenhalgh1: What a hit what a baller
@liamhardy30: Just seen the replay from behind Morley…. Some strike that. You don’t place them much better than that. #bwfc
@ColBwfc: Go on Aaron, son. #BWFC
@FeeFiFoFee: Could watch this all day 🤩🤩🤩
@davewolfendale7: @SoccerAM get the bins out
@JaffaJerstice: Wish @AaronMorley27 would stop showing off with 3 days of the window still to go 😳 #bwfc
@DannyPillo91: Morley putting in the sort of performance that attracts bids just before a transfer window ends #bwfc
@aggyccexpress: Shouldn’t have been a free kick. Still what a hit son #bwfc
@AndyBebbington: Stuck on a train in Milan and gave the lovely older Italian lady at the side of me a heart attack when that went in! What a strike 😍 #bwfc
@Connor_bwfc98: Goal of the season already sorted then #bwfc
@tunnybwfc: That’s a hell of a goal Mozza! #bwfc
@DannyWarbrick: It gets better with every replay! #bwfc
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