Eden Hazard’s solo strike for Chelsea against Arsenal compared to Diego Maradona’s ‘Goal of the Century’ against England from 1986 World Cup
Belgian ran from inside his own half to put Blues 2-0 ahead in win over Gunners, but is is as good as Argie great's effort?
EDEN HAZARD’S sensational solo run has been compared by some to Diego Maradona’s second against England at the 1986 World Cup.
Chelsea’s Belgian superstar netted an unbelievable goal in the 3-1 victory over Arsenal.
Hazard picked the ball up just inside his own half and pushed Francis Coquelin off him before carrying on his run and reaching the Gunners’ box.
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Laurent Koscielny then attempted to stop the move, but was sent one way and then the other, but the Blues star bobbled his shot past the stricken, Petr Cech.
The goal made it 2-0 to Chelsea and put the game beyond Arsenal’s reach.
And, it was such a special moment, it has even led to comparisons to Maradona’s ‘Goal of the Century’ against England.
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The great Argentinian followed up his famous ‘Hand of God’ goal with a run which took him past seven players before rounding Peter Shilton during the quarter-final clash.
It is commonly regarded as one of the greatest goals in the game’s history.
And that Hazard’s is even being compared to it, shows you just how special the Belgian’s was today.
But which was better? Have your say below.