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Lucas Licht Introduces Himself in the 2006 Torneo Clausura de Argentina

Unless you’re a fan of Getafe fullbacks or inclined to keep a close eye on all suspect penalty non-calls involving Barcelona, you probably haven’t heard of Lucas Licht. But I don’t know. I have a feeling that after the next few minutes, you might just remember his name.

This is Lucas Licht, scoring the rare 9000-yard half-volley for Gimnasia La Plata in the 2006 Torneo Clausura de Argentina, and this is your historical goal of the week.