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04th Jul 2015

Video: Argentinian footballer scores stunning 40-yard chip

JOE

This may be the only 40 yard chip you’ll see today, but it’s a good one.

Rosario’s Jonas Aguirre somehow managed to score an incredible long-distance effort against River Plate in the Argentinian top-flight.

The midfielder broke free with the ball on the nearside, with River’s defenders and goalkeepers scrambling back into position.

Rather than run through on goal, or take the ball to the corner flag and try secure his side’s lead in the game, Aguirre did this…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikcGLdThRl8

With the national side going for Copa America glory, it will come as no comfort for Argentina’s South American rivals that they have another generation of players ready-made to take on all comers.