For 12 years, James Olayinka had been dreaming of a moment that finally arrived on Monday evening.
The 18-year-old has risen through the age groups at Arsenal, and crowned just his second appearance for the first team by finding the top corner from 20 yards against Colorado Rapids in Denver.
After the match, the midfielder spoke to Arsenal.com - and here's what he said.
on his goal…
I just picked the ball up on the edge of the area and when I looked up, I saw the keeper on the other side. I took a shot, made sure it was on target, and luckily it went in.