How is this possible? The most insane own goal was scored in the Wellington vs Auckland match in the Australian A-League
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The Australian A-League delivered a moment in round 18 that's already a strong contender for the most epic football episode of the decade.
Details: The clash between Wellington and Auckland kicked off with a shocking incident that left fans utterly bewildered. In the 24th minute, the score was opened in circumstances rarely seen in professional football.
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It all started when a defender, deep in his own half, decided to clear the ball with a powerful kick. The ball, launched almost from his own penalty area, soared across the entire pitch in a high arc. But instead of being just another routine play, the kick turned into an unbelievable scene: the ball flew straight towards his own net, covering nearly 80 meters.
The main questions were for the goalkeeper. With plenty of time to judge the ball's trajectory as it travelled the length of the pitch, the keeper made an inexplicable blunder. Instead of calmly collecting the ball, he let it slip over his head and watched it cross the line.
It's worth noting that the match ended with a resounding 5-0 victory for Auckland.
Reminder: The Adelaide United management barred Josh Cavallo from attending matches due to his homosexuality.
