Friday 30 May 2014

Nigerian Goalkeeper Austin Ejide Scores Crazy Own Goal Against Scotland Amid Match-fixing Allegations

The strike was ruled out for an apparent foul but replays showed the keeper appearing to throw the ball into the net, just 24 hours after match-fixing fears
Nigerian goalkeeper Austin Ejide scored a freak own goal against Scotland on Wednesday night - just 24 hours after their friendly was in doubt over match-fixing fears.
The Scottish FA has been warned that the clash at Craven Cottage could be targeted after an alert by the National Crime Agency, although it went ahead regardless.
And after Charlie Mulgrew's sensational opener, the Nigerian stopper came out to collect a cross and seemed able to grab the ball easily.
However after a collision with Grant Hanley, Ejide lost control and appeared to throw the ball into his net.
Fortunately referee Lee Probert bailed him out and awarded a free-kick to the Super Eagles who pulled back to 2-2 following a last minute leveller from substitute Uche Nwofor.

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