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The Paul Smyth wonder goal that earned a standing ovation from fans

Northern Ireland footballer Paul Smyth's latest wonder goal earned a standing ovation at the Eco Power Stadium.

The Leyton Orient forward dispatched another worldie to break the deadlock against Doncaster Rovers on Saturday.

A cross came in from the left, and the former Linfield man knocked the ball into the air with his left foot before unleashing an unstoppable right-foot bicycle kick high into the net.

Read more: Irish Premiership live score updates from Saturday's games

The goal had Orient fans purring, not least the club's official Twitter account whose reaction said it all: "OH MY GOODNESS. THAT IS SENSATIONAL!!! Rob Hunt's cross finds Smyth in the box, and the ball sits up for him before he unleashes an unbelievable backwards facing scissor kick past Mitchell! I actually can't believe my eyes."

The account added: "It was actually greeted by a standing ovation from the home fans. That is how good that was."

Fans were quick to add their praise.

Matthew tweeted: "A moment of pure class that..."

Elijah added: "Goal of the season."

Check the goal out below...

Even one Doncaster fan couldn't hold back the praise.

Stephen said: "Outstanding from a Donny fan."

And Alex said: "The Belfast Messi."

Saturday's goal was Smyth's fifth in 14 appearances this season across all competitions, with all five coming in EFL League Two.

He currently has three international caps for Northern Ireland, and scored on his debut against South Korea back in 2018.

Smyth's last cap came against Ukraine in a friendly back in March last year.

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