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Wayne Rooney Scored A Brilliant Late Free Kick Winner

Wayne Rooney Scored A Brilliant Late Free Kick Winner

England's all time top scorer might not be playing at the top level anymore but he's still capable of magic moments in the Championship.

Ryan Sidle

Ryan Sidle

Wayne Rooney rolled back the years with a late free kick winner, as Derby County earned their first win of the season, against Norwich City.

Rooney, starting up front for Derby, took the chance to win the Rams their first points of the season in the 88th minute with the perfect free kick.

The former Manchester United forward curled the ball round the wall and straight into the corner to win the match 1-0 for his side.


Derby have struggled so far this season with losses against Reading, Luton Town and Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, whilst also being knocked out of the Carabao Cup.

On Saturday they travelled to Carrow Road, with recently relegated Norwich having also mainly struggled so far this season.

Teemu Pukki, who impressed at times in the Premier League last season, had the chance to put his side ahead early in the second half on Saturday.

George Evans blocked Onel Hernandez's shot with his arm, earning the hosts a penalty, but Pukki slipped in the awful conditions and sent his shot over the bar.

Phillip Cocu's side gave up 67% of possession in the game, with Norwich also having 13 shots, but their tactics took them out of the relegation zone for the first time this season.

The goal was Rooney's first since his winner against Preston North End in July, leaving him without a goal in 10 games before Saturday.

When you can still occasionally score free-kicks like that one, you're allowed to go a little longer without a goal!


Featured Image Credit: Sky Sports