Footballer heads miracle goal
Head of God ... Graham Capstick, who plays for amateur Holker Old Boys, scored from behind halfway line with his head
By ALASTAIR TAYLOR
April 19, 2007
FOOTBALLER Graham Capstick’s team-mates went nuts when he headed a goal — from 57 YARDS.
Defender Graham, who is 6ft 3ins, was inside his half when he leapt up to meet a clearance ball from the rival goalkeeper.
He watched open-mouthed as it shot OVER opposing defenders, BOUNCED over the goalie and INTO the goal.
Stunned players mobbed team captain Graham, 19, to celebrate his first goal of the season for Holker Old Boys, from Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
The 71st minute goal secured a 2-2 draw against rivals Chadderton.
Now experts at Guinness World Records have been approached to see if the bizarre goal is a record.
Sports student Graham, a Manchester United fan, said: “Everyone remembers David Beckham’s goal from over the halfway line — but mine was probably even more amazing because it was headed.
“I hit it perfectly. It just flew over all the other players and then bounced about 16 yards out from the goal-line as their keeper came out.
"Then it just bounced over his head. I don’t think he could believe it — and neither could anyone else.
“Even I was shocked. I certainly wasn’t aiming for goal — I hadn’t scored all season.”
A spokesman from Guinness World Records said: “It could be something we’re interested in.”
A crowd of just 37 saw the miracle goal at the Barrow ground. But no one recorded it on film.
And the team are still fourth from bottom in the North West Counties Division 2.
Beckham scored his legendary goal from 57 yards playing for Manchester United against Wimbledon in 1996.
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Head of God ... Graham Capstick, who plays for amateur Holker Old Boys, scored from behind halfway line with his head
By ALASTAIR TAYLOR
April 19, 2007
FOOTBALLER Graham Capstick’s team-mates went nuts when he headed a goal — from 57 YARDS.
Defender Graham, who is 6ft 3ins, was inside his half when he leapt up to meet a clearance ball from the rival goalkeeper.
He watched open-mouthed as it shot OVER opposing defenders, BOUNCED over the goalie and INTO the goal.
Stunned players mobbed team captain Graham, 19, to celebrate his first goal of the season for Holker Old Boys, from Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
The 71st minute goal secured a 2-2 draw against rivals Chadderton.
Now experts at Guinness World Records have been approached to see if the bizarre goal is a record.
Sports student Graham, a Manchester United fan, said: “Everyone remembers David Beckham’s goal from over the halfway line — but mine was probably even more amazing because it was headed.
“I hit it perfectly. It just flew over all the other players and then bounced about 16 yards out from the goal-line as their keeper came out.
"Then it just bounced over his head. I don’t think he could believe it — and neither could anyone else.
“Even I was shocked. I certainly wasn’t aiming for goal — I hadn’t scored all season.”
A spokesman from Guinness World Records said: “It could be something we’re interested in.”
A crowd of just 37 saw the miracle goal at the Barrow ground. But no one recorded it on film.
And the team are still fourth from bottom in the North West Counties Division 2.
Beckham scored his legendary goal from 57 yards playing for Manchester United against Wimbledon in 1996.
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