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VIDEO: USMNT star Johnny Cardoso with a rocket from distance! Real Betis midfielder scores first European goal with long-range effort in win over Athletic Club

<p>The dagger in the Betis victory, Jonny scored the third goal of the match in the 67th minute en-route to their 3-1 victory. The midfielder made a brilliant run to the edge of the 18-yard box before firing home a first-time finish into the side netting. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The strike comes 54 seconds into the clip, where he hits his effort first-time in stunning fashion. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Johnny Cardoso vs. Athletic Club 🔥<br><br>🎥: <a href="https://twitter.com/dcfcnetti?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dcfcnetti</a> <a href="https://t.co/8NY49AcnD3">https://t.co/8NY49AcnD3</a></p>— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) <a href="https://twitter.com/usmntonly/status/1761858298087706936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WATCH THE CLIP

<p>The 22-year-old has been lights-out since moving from Internacional this January, immediately earning a spot in the starting XI for Betis. In eight appearances across all competitions, Johnny has one goal and one assist from a deep-lying midfield role for the Spanish side.  </p><p>Sunday's goal saw him erupt with joy, while teammates both surrounded him and sang his name as he scored his first goal in Europe.  </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">💚🌟 ¡Así se celebra tu primer gol en <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LALIGAEASPORTS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LALIGAEASPORTS</a>!  <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LALIGAHighlights?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LALIGAHighlights</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RealBetis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RealBetis</a> <a href="https://t.co/Y4GeJXCkKz">pic.twitter.com/Y4GeJXCkKz</a></p>— LALIGA (@LaLiga) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaLiga/status/1761797857512698178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2024</a></blockquote>
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THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>With his brilliant performances of late, it would be wrong to say that Cardoso isn't in the starting XI picture for the USMNT right now. With Tyler Adams still injured, he might be the next man up this March in the Concacaf Nations League semi-finals against Jamaica.</p><p>For now, though, he will have to focus on his performances for his club, with a big one on their radar next. They'll host Antoine Griezmann and Atletico Madrid on Sunday as they look to make it six straight matches unbeaten in La Liga. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR JOHNNY CARDOSO AND REAL BETIS?

VIDEO: USMNT star Johnny Cardoso with a rocket from distance! Real Betis midfielder scores first European goal with long-range effort in win over Athletic Club | Goal.com

USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso launched a stunning long-range effort into the back of the net for Real Betis at the weekend.