THE LONGEST GOAL SCORED Stoke Citys Premier League match with Southampton got off to a remarkable start as goalkeeper Asmir Begovic scored after only 13 seconds. And it was also the longest-range goal scored in the leagues 21- year history. In windy conditions at the Britannia Stadium, a clearance from the Bosnia international bounced high over opposite number Artur Boruc to give Stoke a sensational early lead. The goal is the fourth-fastest in Premier League history, behind behind Ledley King, who scored against Bradford City in 9.9 secsonds, Alan Shearer, who scored against Manchester City after 10.4 seconds and Mark Viduka, who netted against Charlton in 11.1 seconds. Begovic becomes the fifth goalkeeper to score a Premier League goal, following in the footsteps of Peter Schmeichel, Brad Friedel, Paul Robinson and Tim Howard. The latters strike also came courtesy of a long punt upfield. Stokes surprising opener represented only the fourth goal Southampton have conceded in the league this season. Begovic previously represented the south-coast clubs rivals Portsmouth before joining Stoke in 2010.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Feb 2014 21:09:58 +0000
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