FANS were left in disbelief at a bizarre goal scored in Paraguay on Sunday night.
League leaders Olimpia travelled to Rubio Tu in the South American country’s top flight.
Sebastian Ferreira stepped up to take a second half penaltyCredit: X / TigoSportsPY
Following a save from the goalkeeper… the defender attempted to clearCredit: X / TigoSportsPY
The ball somehow whacked off Ferreira and into the back of the netCredit: X / TigoSportsPY
Forward Sebastian Ferreira fired Olimpia into the lead on just 16 minutes with a smart close range finish.
But it was Ferreira’s unusual second goal that would go viral on social media.
Olimpia were awarded a soft penalty ten minutes into the second half.
The pointed to the spot after two defenders from the same team appeared to collide.
Responsibility from 12 yards was left to Ferreira.
His spot kick was saved by goalkeeper Franco Fragueda.
Midfielder Fernando Martinez stormed in to retrieve the rebound.
But the 31-year-old could only whack his clearance straight into Ferreira, with the ball ricocheting into the back of the net.
Olimpia’s misfiring penalty taker could hardly believe his luck.
While Martinez was left with his head in his hands as he lay on the turf.
His team-mates attempted to pick him up after his mistake.
But the blow was terminal to Rubio Nu’s chances in the game, with the contest finishing 2-0 to the visitors.
Olimpia’s victory saw them climb six points clear Cerro Porteno at the top of the table.
Rubio Nu, meanwhile, sit ninth in the 12-team league – having won only four of 16 matches.
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