YouTube Video Inspires Shunsuke Nakamura’s Goal

By: Bob | December 28th, 2006

It turns out the YouTube is more than just softcore porn for the teenage crowd and football bloggers. It is also a teaching tool. Celtic star Shunsuke Nakamura recently discovered a nifty little move — in between watching Lonelygirl15 and the ubiquitous Best Penalty Kick Ever — that served as inspiration for his goal against Dundee United on Boxing Day.

Said Nakamura:

“The reason I tried to do what I did at the goal was because I saw someone else do exactly the same on the internet. I saw footage on YouTube of a player, I can’t remember who it was, chip the goalkeeper from that position. I thought I would try to do the same if I got the chance because it was a goal I really liked. So I was happy I was able to do the same and score.”

The power of the Internets is awe inspiring. Just remember kids, you shouldn’t imitate everything you see on YouTube at home.