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Paralympics: Video of outrageous goals by Brazilian footballer Jefinho — which evoked memories of Ronaldinho

A BRAZILIAN paralympic footballer has scored two goals worthy of winning any game on any stage.

Jefinho, who is blind, has become the star of the show in Rio with his outrageous two-goal salvo against China to reach the final.

Jefinho (7) celebrates after his two goals helped Brazil to a 2-1 win against China in the football 5-a-side semifinals of the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics on Sept. 15, 2016. (Photo by Kyodo News via Getty Images)
Superstar, Jefinho, celebrates after his two goals sent Brazil to Paralympic final
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For his first, he controls the ball in the middle of the park before slaloming past four opponents and nestling one in the bottom corner to make it 1-1.

Much to the delight of a member of the Brazilian staff behind the goal who appeared to be praying in the build up to the strike — and exults into a fit of jubilation at the equaliser.

Jefinho takes on four defenders on the way to netting Brazil's first against China
Jefinho takes on four defenders on the way to netting Brazil's first against China

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Jefinho beats the goalkeeper with an exquisite low finish
Jefinho beats the goalkeeper with an exquisite low finish
Jefinho scored his second by picking the ball up deep inside his own half
Jefinho scored his second by picking the ball up deep inside his own half

Not content with just one stunner, Jefino grabs a second.

Showing exquisite control, he runs with the ball from deep inside his own half.

Evoking memories of George Weah's famous solo run against Verona 20 years ago, he makes all the way to China's box before reminding us of another famous strike.

Barcelona's Ronaldinho (left) celebrates scoring his second goal against Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League second round, second-leg match at Stamford Bridge, London, Tuesday March 8, 2005, PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Photo credit should read: Sean Dempsey/PA. Final Score Chelsea 4-2 Barcelona THIS PICTURE CAN ONLY BE USED WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF AN EDITORIAL FEATURE. NO WEBSITE/INTERNET USE UNLESS SITE IS REGISTERED WITH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION PREMIER LEAGUE.
The goal evoked memories of Ronaldinho's famous goal at Stamford Bridge in 2005
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With absolute no backlift whatosever required, Jefinho rockets a shot into the top corner.

The finished reminded us of Ronaldinho's quite brilliant goal at Stamford Bridge back in 2005.

Now watch 'the Blind Messi' score a wonder goal for Morocco at Paralympics.

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