Error resulted in a goal before goalie neck
In football, own goals are a common occurrence, but some are more memorable than others. One such own goal happened in a match between two rival teams, where the striker of one team took a shot at the goal that ricocheted off the defender’s leg and headed towards the goalkeeper. The goalkeeper was prepared to catch the ball, but it hit a rock and bounced awkwardly, and before he knew it, the ball had crossed the goal line.
The stadium fell silent as the realization of what had just happened dawned on the home team’s players and supporters. The defender who deflected the ball stood in disbelief, while the goalkeeper buried his face in his hands. On the other side of the pitch, the striker who took the initial shot was seen covering his mouth with his hands, trying to contain his laughter.
Despite the own goal, the game continued, and both teams fought hard until the final whistle. However, the own goal remained the talk of the town for weeks to come, with memes and jokes circulating on social media.