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CPL debate: Was Tristan Borges’ ‘Olimpico’ pure luck or a stroke of genius?

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Canadian Premier League fans.

While you enjoyed drinking green beer and watching Irish-Americans on TV at home, our friends at OneSoccer were busy chasing the rainbow to find the luck of the Irish from Year 1 in the CPL.

They settled on Tristan Borges’ “Olimpico” at Tim Hortons Field last July.

A rare achievement in the modern game – a goal scored directly from a corner kick – coming from the league’s Player of the Year. It’s the CPL’s luckiest goal.

Now, I know what you’re thinking – was this “luck” or a stroke of genius?

It’s a debate worth having, apparently.


Video courtesy of OneSoccer.