Hatem Ben Arfa almost scores greatest ever solo goal before cocking up finish

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Oh Hatem, all you had to do was finish it off!!

Hatem Ben Arfa glimpsed greatness, if only for a couple of seconds, after almost pulling off what would have been one of the finest solo goals.

A trim Ben Arfa playing for Nice during their cup tie with Rennes, danced round several defenders before squaring up the keeper only to be cruelly denied as he pulled the trigger by a recovering defender.

Watch Hatem Ben Arfa’s brilliant solo effort below.