The physics behind the “impossible goal”
Posted on July 1st, 2010 in General
With the World Cup reaching the latter stages in South Africa, here’s a football-themed post.
One of the most famous goals of the past decade or so, was the so-called “impossible goal”, scored by the Brazilian left-back, Roberto Carlos, while playing for Real Madrid
In this video, the physics behind the Brazilian full-back’s stunning strike is examined in detail.







