Golazo: Martín Palermo, BOCA JUNIORS vs Velez Sarsfield, 2009 - 45m header

On 4 October 2009 Boca Juniors icon Martín Palermo scored one of his most famous goals. The game was tied at 2-2 midway through the second half when Vélez Sárfield goalkeeper attempted to clear the ball but shanked it towards Palermo, who headed powerfully goalwards from 45m.

As the ball curved into the net Palermo's celebration was something to behold and the goal turned out to be the decisive one of the match with Boca winning 3-2.

Part of the Golazo series.