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Chicharito scores first Sevilla goal with stunning free kick

Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez already is surprising with his new club.

Mexico's all-time leading scorer made his first start with Sevilla on Thursday, leading the line for the La Liga leaders against Azerbaijani club Qarabag.

In the 62nd minute with the score still 0-0, Chicharito stepped up and smashed a free kick with his right foot, sending the ball over the wall and into the back of the net before the goalkeeper could get over to make the stop. With the forward known for goals inside the box, the golazo came as a bit of a surprise, but Chicharito was thrilled to open his Sevilla account and help the team to a 3-0 win to open Europa League play.