Three defenders in white jerseys gave chase, but none could catch Mohammed Kamara as he sprinted toward the goal.
Most of his UCLA teammates were still behind the midfield line when he tore into shooting range. The goalkeeper chose to step out and meet Kamara, an immediately regrettable decision.
With a flick of his right foot, Kamara lifted the ball high above the goalie’s head, where it floated for a couple of seconds before falling halfway into the goal box, taking a giant bounce, and settling into the back of the net.
Kamara’s first goal for the UCLA men’s soccer team, which sparked a 4-0 season-opening win over Coastal Carolina on Aug.