With over 700,000 views on the Soccer Republic Twitter page, Ian Morris’ wonder strike for Bohemians against Cork City was a certainly a goal to savour.
But a few other crackers have also adorned the said Twitter page. So let’s countdown the top 10 most watched goals so far in 2018.
10 The 'Tubbercurry Tornado' Rafael Cretaro proves he still has it after this superb finish against Limerick.
Rafael Cretaro proves he still has it as @sligorovers bag vital win #RTEsoccer pic.twitter.com/lH7zM8cm6Y
— Soccer Republic (@SoccRepublic) August 19, 2018
9 Chris Shields with the only goal at Turner's Cross that effectively clinched the league for Dundalk.
Cork 0-1 Dundalk - Chris Shields takes advantage of some very sloppy Cork defending to give the visitors the lead. #rtesoccer pic.twitter.com/EmQMMNDpze
— Soccer Republic (@SoccRepublic) September 21, 2018
8 All the way in – That man Chris Shields again as he celebrates putting Dundalk 2-0 up against Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park.
It's 2-0 to Dundalk - Chris Shields https://t.co/4abTwmu4QM #RTEsoccer pic.twitter.com/bR8eGorMWe
— Soccer Republic (@SoccRepublic) April 6, 2018
7 A bit of quick thinking from Sligo Rovers' Rhys McCabe set the Bit O' Red on their way to victory over Limerick.
Rhys McCabe scored this stunning goal for @sligorovers on Saturday in the win over @LimerickFCie. A moment of quick-thinking.
— Soccer Republic (@SoccRepublic) April 15, 2018
More on @SoccRepublic on Monday from 7pm with @fabster9 and @Paul_Corry joining Peter. pic.twitter.com/v4DYXP50qf
6 Kevin Devaney's wonder strike for Bohemians settled this Dublin derby against St Pat's at Dalymount Park.
There was just one goal in the game between @bfcdublin and @stpats, but what a strike it was. Bohemians’ Kevin Devaney with a goal of the season contender pic.twitter.com/EjNTLnGaYn
— Soccer Republic (@SoccRepublic) July 2, 2018
5 Cork City's Kieran Sadlier completes his hat-trick against Longford in the FAI cup quarter-final.
What a goal for your hat-trick. An outstanding strike from the game's outstanding player Kieran Sadlier #FAICup #RTEsoccer pic.twitter.com/wd9WYXDXiH
— Soccer Republic (@SoccRepublic) September 7, 2018
4 A Paddy Kavanagh goal on the opening day of the season made it 3-1 for Bohemians against Shamrock Rovers.
81' Bohs 2-1 Rovers Paddy Kavanagh blasts home the hosts' second https://t.co/qD0hRoN5C8 pic.twitter.com/WIvRovyHFW
— Soccer Republic (@SoccRepublic) February 16, 2018
3 Break down in communication leads to an unbelievable own goal from Cork City's Damien Delaney against Bohemians.
Incredible!!! Bohs lead, thanks to an unbelievable own goal from Damien Delaney https://t.co/g1jeauosfl #RTEsoccer pic.twitter.com/iAlCcMOcwi
— Soccer Republic (@SoccRepublic) September 14, 2018
2 Was it a clearance or was it deliberate? Well, there was no one at home and Kieran Sadlier took advantage for Cork City against St Pat's at Richmond Park.
We know @KieranSadlier can score special goals....but from inside his own box? Wow. Take a bow we say to the @CorkCityFC man.
— Soccer Republic (@SoccRepublic) May 27, 2018
Watch @SoccRepublic on Monday at 10:45pm on @RTE2 after France v @FAIreland also on @RTE2 @RTEplayer. #soccrepublic #rtesoccer pic.twitter.com/xlu2vWw23a
1 Claiming top spot by some 20,000 views was that belter from Ian Morris.
Goal of the season contender from Ian Morris who drags Bohemians back into game with extraordinary strike from 40+ yards pic.twitter.com/0SQtqIUuqp
— Soccer Republic (@SoccRepublic) October 8, 2018
