WATCH: Leeds' Gnonto channels Di Canio with sublime first-minute volley against Cardiff in FA Cup
- Goal came from kick-off
- Technique reminiscent of Di Canio
- Gnonto breaking out as Leeds star
WHAT HAPPENED? The 19-year-old registered his second senior goal for Leeds to give his side an early 1-0 advantage - and it was a beautiful finish. He went on to score the team's third goal of the match in the 36th minute.
Gnonto moved to Elland Road last summer from Zurich and is considered a top prospect in Europe.
WHAT A START FOR LEEDS UNITED 💥 @ESPNPlus
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) January 18, 2023
19-year-old Willy Gnonto is a special talent! pic.twitter.com/2EenLdgnzi
This kid is SPECIAL 🔥
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) January 18, 2023
A sensational finish from @LUFC's Wilfried Gnonto puts them ahead 👏
Watch #LEECAR on ITV4 and @ITVX 📺📲 pic.twitter.com/noh40cC6Vw
THE BIGGER PICTURE: The style of strike brought to mind the famous volley Paulo Di Canio scored in 2000, shown below.
✂️ Paolo Di Canio stunned Wimbledon with this sensational scissor kick #OnThisDay in 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ pic.twitter.com/bkzg3e263B
— Premier League (@premierleague) March 26, 2022
WHAT NEXT FOR LEEDS? After completing their FA Cup third-round replay on Wednesday, Leeds will host Brentford on Sunday.