Published 10:16 IST, October 18th 2019

Football news: Basford United star Stefan Galinski scores freak goal

Basford United star Stef Galinksi has gone viral after he scored a goal from a header from his own half, as Basford United beat FC United of Manchester 3-1.

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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Tuesday was a night to remember for Basford United defender Stefan Galinski. t only did his side win 3-1 away at FC United of Manchester, but he also scored an extraordinary goal to give his side vant. goal has brought instant limelight to club and 25-year-old English defender, as video showcasing goal, has gone viral ever since it has been on internet.

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goal as it happened

video which is doing rounds on internet is from a match between FC United of Manchester and Basford United FC at Brohurst Park in rrn Premier League Premier Division --  seventh tier of English football league system.  Basford United FC playing away from home were tied at end of first half at 1-1. In second half, a howler in defence by home side was well punished by Galinski as he heed  ball into back of  to give his side le. goal came after an FC United player crossed ball straight to Galinski who fired in a heer towards opposition goal from his own half, ticing that opposition goalkeeper Cameron Belford was well off his line. Galinski's incredible goal gave a much-needed boost to visitors, which saw m score ar goal to clinch match 3-1.

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chairman's thoughts

After seeing his side close gap to league leers South Shields to seven points, Basford United Chairman Chris Munroe was very pleased with his side's start to season but also wanted to avoid getting carried away. He also heaped praise on manr Steve Chettle for way side has performed. Munroe, who witnessed his side come back from a goal down before clinching this famous win, was shocked by publicity it received, stating he was as equally surprised by goal as he was by attention it brought on club and player alike. He, however, felt it was a good thing for league as a whole.  chairman would definitely want Galinski to savour moment and keep performing at his best for rest of campaign.

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06:55 IST, October 18th 2019