More often than not top performances in the pre-season hardly become a prelude for better things to come but for Andreas Pereira, he will hope that this year will finally be his year should he be given the opportunity at Manchester United. The 25-year-old midfielder generated a lot of buzz on social media on Wednesday night after scoring a sensational volley in the friendly clash with Brentford.
United were ushered into the drivers seat by young Anthony Elanga who continued his fine form in the pre-season by scoring in consecutive games. However, his 12th-minute volleyed strike did not last for long with Shandon Baptiste equalizing for The Bees in the 20th minute.
While the first half was a pretty entertaining, the second half saw the production of one of the best goals fans will most likely see all season long. It all started with a swift counter attack which saw Jesse Lingard's shot at goal being saved by Brentford goalkeeper David Raya. The loose ball was then headed out of the visitors penalty area but was far away from safety.
Before landing after its initial flight, Pereira stepped up and expertly volleyed the ball into the top corner, hitting the underside of the crossbar before crossing the line for goal to spark euphoria among the 30,000 fans who had graced Old Trafford for the game. The celebrations were however cut short as Bryan Mbeumo will draw the game level with a strike in the 78th minute.
Watch Pereira's strike here:
Here is how some fans reacted to the goal:ANDREAS PEREIRA. WHAT. A. GOAL pic.twitter.com/lU5o6DXLCf
— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 28, 2021
We've seen three great goals tonight. Pereira's is the best of the lot. Edge of the area, 25 yards out or so, on the volley and in off the underside of the crossbar. #mufc
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) July 28, 2021
What a hit from Andreas Pereira!! Don't get me wrong I still don't think he's good enough and needs to be moved on, but he's having an excellent game today so credit where it's due #MUNBRE pic.twitter.com/mselbIcZeV
— IJG (@itsjustagame96) July 28, 2021
Pereira with an outrageous volley. First time, 25-yarder, an absolute rocket in off the underside of the crossbar. Standard of goals in this game has been incredible #mufc
— Tyrone Marshall (@TyMarshall_MEN) July 28, 2021
Andreas Pereira scoring one of the best goals Old Trafford has ever seen in pre season is the most Andreas Pereira thing ever#MUFC
— Oscar (@UnitedKire) July 28, 2021
Andreas pereira and Ross Barkley always shinning in preseason..
— (@yawdevil_) July 28, 2021
Andreas Pereira with one of the best goals I've ever seen in my life. What a fucking hit! #MUFC
— JamieUX (@TarrantinoUX) July 28, 2021
Andreas pereira and Ross Barkley always shinning in preseason..
— (@yawdevil_) July 28, 2021