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Watch: 41-year-old Thiago Silva scores fantastic scissor kick winner in 90+8 minute

An amazing Thiago Silva scissor kick goal proved to be the late winner in Fluminense’s 1-0 victory vs. Juventude on Thursday.

The Brazilian great proved to the world this summer at the Club World Cup that he’s still capable of competing at the highest level despite his age. Now he’s gone on to show that he can produce world class goals.

Watch as the Fluminense captain delivers in style to win his side the game.

Thiago Silva scissor kick goal

We’re sure that’s 100% what he intended to do. They all count the same anyway.

His goal on Thursday was his first of the Brazilian Série A season. Fluminense have struggled, winning just 12 of their first 27 league games and sit seventh in the table.

At this stage in the competition every point will be crucial to try and secure qualification for the Libertadores.

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