Table of Contents
- John Victor Breaks Down in Tears
- Goalkeeper Caught in No-Man’s Land
- Injury Compounds His Misery
- Manager's Decision
- Reactions from Fans
JOHN VICTOR was overcome with emotion after his surprising blunder against Aston Villa.
The goalkeeper found himself stranded and left an open net for the opposition.
"Where's the goalkeeper?!"
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 3, 2026
John McGinn scores from distance into an empty net! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/31lc9KoUXt
John Victor was in tears following his blunder against Aston VillaCredit: PA
He was left stranded as Villa extended their lead to 3-1Credit: Sky Sports
The Scottish midfielder made no mistake as he found the target from 35 yards to put the team ahead.
Victor was devastated by his mistake, and his situation worsened when he sustained an injury shortly thereafter.
The Brazilian goalkeeper was seen breaking down in tears as he was forced to leave the match.
The manager substituted him with another player in what was a critical match for Forest's survival in the Premier League.
This error not only delighted Villa but also brought joy to their supporters.
The Hammers faced Wolves later that day and hoped to close the gap on the East Midlands team to just one point.
Victor nearly joined the East London club during the summer, but they opted to sign a different player instead.
West Ham fans took to social media to react to the blunder, with many celebrating the almost Hammer.
One fan commented: “John Victor, West Ham legend.”
Another wrote: “Are we sure John Victor didn’t sign any agreement with us? What was that?”
A third user said: “John Victor is helping West Ham close in on Forest in the relegation battle.”
A fourth added: “West Ham legend John Victor is doing the Hammers a massive favor there.”
This blunder came at a particularly unfortunate time for Forest, as they had just managed to get back into the match.
Aston Villa had taken the lead late in the first half before McGinn doubled their advantage.
Gibbs-White reduced the deficit with a superb finish before Victor’s mistake sealed the victory for the hosts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to John Victor during the match?
John Victor made a significant error that led to an open goal for Aston Villa, which left him in tears. He also suffered an injury that forced him to leave the match.
How did fans react to Victor's performance?
Fans on social media reacted with mixed emotions, with some celebrating his blunder as a "West Ham legend" moment, while others expressed disbelief over the mistake.
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