Ravel Morrison produces a moment of magic to open account for Atlas with super finish after silky step-over

  • Ravel Morrison is on loan from Lazio at Atlas and came off bench to score
  • Former West Ham midfielder netted in impressive fashion during 2-1 defeat 
  • His powerful effort flew past the opposition keeper to pull Atlas level  
  • Club America went on to score winner but Morrison impressed in friendly

Ravel Morrison showed a glimpse of the talent he possesses with a superb first goal for Mexican outfit Atlas.

The Lazio loanee came on as a substitute and managed to pull his side level, bamboozling a defender with a step-over before striking a powerful effort from just outside the box. 

Club America went on to score the winner but Morrison, who arrived in Mexico at the end of August and will stay until the end of the season, will have made an impression on his new fans. 


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Ravel Morrison picked up the ball around 35 yards from goal and went outside his marker

Ravel Morrison picked up the ball around 35 yards from goal and went outside his marker

The Lazio loanee then drilled a left-footed shot past the keeper to level the scores at 1-1

The Lazio loanee then drilled a left-footed shot past the keeper to level the scores at 1-1

Unfortunately for the 24-year-old, this was just a friendly but given that it was played in Chicago's Toyota Park he will have enjoyed the exposure to the US.

Morrison's impressive drive came in the 60th minute but the Guadalajara club were undone 13 minutes later as opposition striker Silvio Romero popped up to score the winner. 

Morrison will be hoping to revive his career in Mexico after failing to establish himself at Lazio.

Despite his relative youth and clear talent, the precocious former England U21 player has already spent time at seven different clubs without sustained success. 

The power of the strike left the Club America goalkeeper with no chance at his near post

The power of the strike left the Club America goalkeeper with no chance at his near post

Morrison (right) celebrated with his team-mates and appeared to be delighted with his effort

Morrison (right) celebrated with his team-mates and appeared to be delighted with his effort

RAVEL MORRISON'S CLUBS:  

2010–2012: Manchester United

2012–2015: West Ham United

2012–2013: Birmingham City (loan)

2014: Queens Park Rangers

2014: Cardiff City (loan) 

2015: Lazio

2017: Queens Park Rangers

2017: Atlas (loan) 

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There are frequently flashes of brilliance from Morrison and former Birmingham boss Lee Clark once described him as 'the best English player since Paul Gascoigne'.

But that ability on the pitch has been tempered by what is perceived to be tumultuous life off it. 

In 2008 he was cautioned for common assault and in 2011 pleaded guilty to witness intimidation. He was also fined £600 for throwing his girlfriend's phone through an open window. 

Morrison will hope his troubles are behind him and that he can push on to fulfill his potential and prove moments of magic like his debut goal for Atlas are more than just a flash in the pan.