Jesse Lingard may have scored the goal of his career with a thunderous 25-yard volley that handed FC Seoul a crucial 1-0 win over Ulsan. The former Manchester United star delivered a moment of magic late in the first half to keep his side firmly in the hunt for a K League 1 playoff spot.
Lingard scores stunning volley in 1-0 winFC Seoul rise to fourth in playoff race in K League 1Lingard labels it one of his best goalsFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Lingard produced a moment of brilliance in the 42nd minute, smashing home a stunning volley from way outside the box after Ulsan failed to clear a cross and his team-mate headed the ball back into his path. That special strike proved to be the only goal of the game, securing three valuable points for FC Seoul. It marked the Englishman's fifth goal of the 2025 season and came during a strong run of form.
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Speaking to the media after the game, Lingard said: “In common terms, it felt like the ball was right on my foot. At that moment, I felt, ‘This is a goal,’ or ‘The goalkeeper will be in trouble.’ I think my confidence just surged.
"I personally think it will be among the top five goals of my life. My shot was good, but Hwang Do-yoon's pass was excellent. I will continue to train hard to not only help the team but also to show my best performance consistently."
AFPTHE BIGGER PICTURE
With the result against Ulsan, FC Seoul have now climbed into fourth place in the K League 1 table, strengthening their chances of qualifying for the playoffs. Ulsan, now sitting seventh, missed the chance to close the gap and remain just outside the top six. Lingard’s resurgence is proving vital to Seoul’s late-season push.