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What’s gotten into André-Pierre Gignac and Fabian Johnson?

December 1, 2015

Last week’s top soccer moments

By Dan Stelly | Photo via NBC Sports/The World Game

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André-Pierre Gignac’s been a revelation since joining Tigres, and the French forward added to his growing legend with an excellent overhead kick in his side’s first-leg win over Chiapas in the Liguilla quarterfinals. [Source: Streamable]

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Gignac had more for the second leg. The Frenchman’s sweet half volley lifted Tigres to a 1–0 win (3–1 on aggregate) and a place in the semifinals. [Source: Streamable]

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Fabian Johnson had an impressive week, too. In midweek Champions League action, the American curled home an excellent effort to help Borussia Mönchengladbach top Sevilla. [Source: Streamable]

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Johnson stayed hot on the weekend, scoring twice to help Gladbach draw with Hoffenheim 3–3. His cut-and-finish in the 87th minute left a pair of defenders out to dry. [Source: Gfycat]

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Yacine Brahimi’s unstoppable curler was the difference in Porto’s 1–0 victory over Tondela. [Source: Streamable]

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West Ham’s Mauro Zárate found the top corner with a stunning free kick as his side finished level with West Brom. [Source: Streamable]

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Nat Borchers came up with a big-time block to prevent FC Dallas from pulling level in the Western Conference Championship. Minutes later, the Portland Timbers scored at the other end to book a trip to MLS Cup.

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No one’s stopping Bayern Münich. Kingsley Coman finished off Javi Martínez’s brilliant, first-time touch as the hosts cruised past Hertha BSC. [Source: Streamable]

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