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Steel FC left back channeled Roberto Carlos on game-winning goal in Indianapolis

While he’s expected to set up goals with crosses much more than he is to score them himself, Bethlehem Steel FC left back Prosper Chiluya made the most of a clearance that came to him all alone about 35 yards out in the 74th minute against Indy Eleven last Saturday.

Striking the ball well with his left foot after stopping it with his right, Chiluya rocketed a shot toward goal that took a bounce on its way in to give the Steel a late lead they would not relinquish and their first road win of the season.

“I always wish to score from far distances like Roberto Carlos in his time and as soon as I saw it coming I was like I think I can hit it and when it went in I was like ‘what?