Soccer-Stuttgart defender Mavropanos stuns with 48-metre own goal


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - Group J - Cyprus v Greece - AEK Arena, Larnaca, Cyprus - September 24, 2022 Greece's Konstantinos Mavropanos look dejected after the match REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou

(Reuters) - VfB Stuttgart defender Konstantinos Mavropanos left his team mates stunned as he slotted a 48-metre own goal with a no-look pass in the German Cup clash against second division side Paderborn.

On loan from Arsenal, the Greek international steered the ball from near the right touch line to beat his own goalkeeper Florian Mueller after a throw-in in the fourth minute.

5.5 PAYDAY OFFER: 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Football

Soccer-FIFA increases financial distribution to World Cup participants by 15%
Soccer-Holders PSG edge Bayern 5-4 in record-breaking semi-final first leg
Soccer-Afghan women on way back to official international matches after FIFA rule change
Soccer-We can push it over the line next week, says Bayern's Kane
Soccer-FIFA removes Toronto World Cup resale tickets after new price cap legislation
Soccer-Vancouver mayor calls on Whitecaps, B.C. government to keep team in city
Soccer-Ipswich draw at Southampton to set up three-way promotion scrap on final day
Soccer-IFAB agrees red-card sanction for players covering mouths during verbal confrontations
Soccer-Arteta's Arsenal ready to grab Champions League chance with both hands against Atletico
Soccer-Mexico unveil 12-man domestic-based squad for World Cup training camp

Others Also Read