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Cristian Arango Real Salt Lane halfway goal 2024Getty/Real Salt Lake
Chris Burton

VIDEO: 62-yard screamer! Chicho Arango scores from halfway line in Real Salt Lake’s crushing MLS win over Austin FC

Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
Colombia
Real Salt Lake vs Austin FC
Austin FC

Lionel Messi is not the only man making headlines in MLS, with Real Salt Lake star Chicho Arango scoring a 62-yard screamer from the halfway line.

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  • Colombian forward in fine form
  • Leads Golden Boot race in 2024
  • Bagged a hat-trick in latest game

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Colombia international forward is, like Inter Miami talisman Messi, another player that has been in fine form this season. He netted a hat-trick in his latest appearance, with RSL easing their way to a crushing 5-1 victory over Austin FC.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Arango was the undoubted star of that show, as he landed himself a match ball and took control of the MLS Golden Boot race – with the South American up to 16 goals for the season, leaving him three in front of Christian Benteke and four clear of Inter Miami icons Messi and Luis Suarez.

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  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Arango opened the scoring against Austin in stunning style, as he took aim from just inside his own half. Having spotted Brad Stuver a long way off his line, Arango proceeded to fire a long-range effort over the goalkeeper's head that soared into the back of the net.

  • WHAT NEXT?

    With impressive individual standards being maintained, Arango has become the second-fastest player in MLS history to reach 50 goals – pulling level with Raul Ruidiaz on that chart after reaching a half-century in 76 games. He has two hat-tricks and five multi-game goals this season, which is his second with RSL.