Kevin Muscat labelled it the mark of “a proven winner” and even Besart Berisha’s son tried to copy his outrageous late winner against Adelaide United.
The star striker lashed in a stunning overhead kick to lead Melbourne Victory through a tense Elimination Final on Sunday night.
He could hardly have timed it better, capping the come-from-behind 2-1 win just as the game ticked toward extra-time.
READ: The burning ambition behind Berisha’s jaw-dropping winner for Melbourne Victory
Berisha’s incredible technique and sense of occasion prompted a swell of plaudits on social media and from his thankful manager.
“Bes didn’t have too many all night. Probably the most difficult chance he’s had in a long time he found an unbelievable finish,” Muscat said.
“In these games, in finals especially, he’s a proven a winner. I’m really pleased for him.”
Watch the incredible goal above and check out some of the reaction below!
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This is special ???
Besart Berisha’s son imitates his fathers’ winning goal. #ALeagueFinals pic.twitter.com/KuESIkS6y3
— Hyundai A-League (@ALeague) April 22, 2018
Oh Besart! That is magnificent. One of the @ALeague's greatest ever delivers one of the great finals moments. Magic. #MVCvADL #ALeagueFinals ⚽️???
— Daniel Garb (@DanielGarb) April 22, 2018
Can people stop questioning Besart Berisha? The man is a solid gold legend #ALeagueFinals
— Anthony Colangelo (@AnthColangelo) April 22, 2018
This was him on Weds.. and I tell ya, I could just see it in his eyes. #freak #aleaguefinals @BesartBerisha7 pic.twitter.com/ikEOvrWZnL
— Michael Zappone (@Michael_Zappone) April 22, 2018
Imagine writing Besart Berisha off #MVCvADL #ALeagueFinals
— James (@JamesK_1312) April 22, 2018
You are kidding. You are absolutely kidding. Besart Berisha you glorious beautiful man #MVCvADE
— Rudi (@RudiEdsall) April 22, 2018
Big game player does big game things. ? #MVCvADL pic.twitter.com/9sZ54rhZST
— Anna Harrington ?️? (@AnnaHarrington) April 22, 2018
He turns back the clock.
Brilliantly.#Berisha #MVCvADL— Andy Maher (@AndyMaherDFA) April 22, 2018
Berisha > Ronaldo. Come talk to me when Ronaldo wins an A-League title.
— Isaac Nowroozi (@isaacnowroozi) April 22, 2018
Never, ever underestimate the greats. Besart, still got it #MVCvADL
— Sebastian Hassett (@sebth) April 22, 2018
With his winning goal tonight @BesartBerisha7 extended his @ALeague record by scoring in his 8th consecutive #ALeagueFinals match!
It was also his 10th finals goal, equalling @10Archie for the most finals goals in the competition!— Fox Sports Lab (@FoxSportsLab) April 22, 2018
Berisha take a bow son what a finish in the 88 min in the semi final 2-1 victory
— Lawrie McKinna (@LawrieMcKinna) April 22, 2018
Is that @BesartBerisha7 ‘s best ever goal? Important in context, great execution of a difficult skill. What a player #MVCvADL #ALeagueFinals
— Samuel Ogg (@sogg26) April 22, 2018
Besart Berisha.
Big game player. #ALeagueFinals pic.twitter.com/ywdmwtLHpK
— Hyundai A-League (@ALeague) April 22, 2018
