How a curved shot defied the expected path to the goal
In short: In 1997, Roberto Carlos struck a 35-meter free kick that appeared to be heading wide before hooking sharply into the net. This video explores the physics behind that magnificent goal.
The footage examines the legendary 1997 shot by Brazilian player Roberto Carlos. From a distance of 35 meters, the ball initially moved away from the direct line to the goal, bypassing the defenders, only to curve back into the net just before going out of bounds. Erez Garty explains the physical principles that allowed such a trajectory to occur.
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