Video Highlights of Pepe's Goal For Portugal Against Turkey

By The Gaffer on June 7, 2008 (3 years ago)

Real Madrid defender Pepe scored his first goal for Portugal today in their game against Turkey. While the goal was impressive, the interplay between Pepe and captain Nuno Gomes was exceptional. There are few aspects of soccer that are a better example of teamwork than a well executed one-two. Watch this perfect example:

3 Responses

  1. Sanjay
    Sanjay
    June 7, 2008 at 4:34 pm | | Reply


    Gaff,dont want to be a stickler for details, but Pepe is a central defender for Real, not a striker..

  2. The Gaffer
    The Gaffer
    June 7, 2008 at 4:46 pm | | Reply


    Sanjay,

    Good catch. I’ve made the edit in the article. With a strike like that, maybe he should change to being a striker? ; )

    Cheers,
    The Gaffer

  3. betsy's bolton bum baster
    betsy's bolton bum baster
    June 7, 2008 at 6:21 pm | | Reply


    he got lucky. the strike wasn’t that great. but him being brazilian i wouldn’t be surprised if he could play anywhere on the pitch.

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