An incredible own goal was scored in the Moldovan second division. Defender Valentin Rebeja, lying injured on the pitch, scored an own goal as the ball hit him and comically ended up in the net.
The world of football occasionally amazes us with extraordinary situations that are remembered for years. One such bizarre own goal, which could be considered one of the strangest ever, occurred in the Moldovan second division. A defender scored an own goal while helplessly lying on the pitch, heavily injured.
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In the quarterfinal of the Moldovan Super League playoff, Real Sireți faced Oguzsport. The home team, Real Sireți, dominated the match and led 4-1 at halftime, practically securing their progression. It seemed the question of the winner was settled and the second half would be a formality. The guests attempted to reduce the deficit but did not seriously threaten. The match was peaceful until the 75th minute when a moment occurred that overshadowed everything else.
A Comic Moment That Spread Across the World
Fifteen minutes before the end, a player from the visiting Oguzsport attempted a shot on goal. The shot was inaccurate and the ball was expected to end a few meters from the goal. However, in the penalty area of the home team, after a duel, defender Valentin Rebeja remained lying on the grass due to injury. The goalkeeper of Real Sireți, seeing no danger, left his goal to check on the injured teammate. At that moment, the path of the ball crossed Rebeja’s body. The ball hit him and, in a high, perfect arc, flew over the helpless and surprised goalkeeper into the unguarded net, reducing the score to 4-2.
Goal Accepted, Winner Unquestioned
The players on the field were in total disbelief, but the referee had no doubt and, according to the rules, accepted the goal. Although Oguzsport reduced the deficit on a bizarrely fortunate manner, it was not enough for a comeback. By the end of the match, the home team, Real Sireți, scored another goal to finish 5-2 and secure their place in the semifinals of the playoff.
This is one of the most bizarre own goals I've ever seen! The defender's reaction was priceless. Can we expect more comedy gold in the upcoming playoff matches?