Watch Europa League side’s ‘worst kick-off in history’ as they concede SEVEN SECONDS after restart
FANS are dubbing it the “worst kick-off in history” after a Europa League side conceded just seven seconds after kick-off in the second half.
The bizarre incident happened in the group stage clash between FC Midtjylland and FC Steaua Bucharest on Thursday.
Bucharest midfielder Florin Tanase put the hosts ahead within the opening 20 minutes in Romania.
But it was striker Daniel Birligea’s goal, which sealed the win, that will live long in the memory after he capitalised on a terrible kick-off error from Midtjylland.
The ball was passed back to goalkeeper Elias Rafn Olafsson from the centre-circle at the restart.
Olafsson’s attempted clearance was blocked by Birligea who ran straight through on goal.
The striker simply tapped the ball straight into an empty net from a few yards out.
The goal went in on 45mins 07secs.
Fans were left in disbelief, with one person taking to social media to write: “This might be the WORST kick-off in history…”
Another commented: “What coach actually gives the ok to starting the game like this? Madness.”
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A third said: “Back to the goalie from kick off deserves this happening.”
While a fourth simply wrote: “What on earth.”
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FCSB went on to win the match 2-0, leaving them eighth in the Europa League group stage table.
Meanwhile, Midtjylland are down in 13th.
