LONDON • Southampton striker Shane Long scored the fastest goal in Premier League history, netting after just 7.69 seconds of his side's 1-1 Premier League draw at Watford on Tuesday.
The Ireland international's opener came immediately after the kick-off when he blocked a clearance from Watford defender Craig Cathcart before dinking a cool finish over goalkeeper Ben Foster.
The 32-year-old's effort at Vicarage Road surpassed the previous fastest league goal, scored in 9.82 seconds by then Tottenham defender Ledley King against Bradford in December 2000.
While it was only Long's fourth strike of the season, three of those have come in his last four appearances and his hot form has been a fillip for Ralph Hasenhuttl's team.
The Saints are now six points clear of 18th-placed Cardiff with just three league games remaining.
However, they were left to rue their missed opportunities to all but mathematically seal safety after twice striking the woodwork through Nathan Redmond and Ryan Bertrand.
Expressing his surprise at his feat, Long told Sky Sports: "It's a record, is it?
"Straight from the kick-off, we wanted to put them under pressure, 99 times out of a hundred, you block it and it doesn't work, but this time, it did."
7.69sec
His joy was tempered by Andre Gray's added-time equaliser, which saw his teammates fall to the pitch in despair. He added: "It's nice to have a record like that, but it would have been nicer if it was the winning goal."
King was in the stands at Spurs' 1-0 home win over Brighton the same night and he later acknowledged the achievement, tweeting: "Just wanted to congratulate Shane Long on breaking the fastest goal in Premier League history record after 19 years.
"That's gonna take some beating, well done."
AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Football News -BARCELONA (REUTERS) - Lionel Messi put Barcelona on the verge of the Champions League final with a devastating double in a 3-0 home win over Liverpool in the first leg of their
Messi torments Liverpool with 600th Barca goal in 3-0 win in
Kane 'proud' of England response to race jibes during Monday's Euro 2020 qualifier in Podgorica, which England won 5-1. any supporters found to have racially abused England's black
Marcus Rashford is an English professional footballer. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, family, personal life, career, etc.
90min - Marcus Rashford In The Form Of His Life! | Facebook
Mauricio Pochettino says finishing in the Premier League's top 3 for a third successive season is a massive achievement having played 38 away games including at Wembley, but the club need to be
Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham need bravery against Ajax
Home/sports/ Teenage Italy midfielder Zaniolo oozes Roman pedigree. sports Teenage Italy midfielder Zaniolo oozes Roman pedigree. waka March 26, 2019. 0 1 1 minute read.
Teenage Italy midfielder Zaniolo oozes Roman pedigree
Qatari goal machine Ali targets Europe move before 2022 World Cup for when they host the 2022 World Cup. Qatar which was dismissed by the Asian Football Confederation only hours before
Qatari goal machine Ali targets Europe move before 2022 World
Football: Playing the OLE United way, Football News & Top
Atletico suffer defeat at Betis in Morata debut Alvaro Morata made his debut for Atletico after completing a loan move from Chelsea, but it was another former Real Madrid player in Sergio
Football: Barcelona on a mission to right the wrongs. Barcelona's Lionel Messi (centre) takes part in a training session at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais stadium in Decines-Charpieu, on Feb 18, 2019
Barca on a mission to right the wrongs - theworldnews.net
Football: 'Angry' Thomas Muller questions Joachim Low
What are the setbacks at my location? Setbacks (described as "required front, side and rear yards" in the Dallas Development Code) are areas adjacent to your property lines that must remain clear and unobstructed except for fences. Generally, setback requirements are standards contained within the requirements of the various zoning districts.
How to Obtain a Variance - Real Estate Law
VINCENT KOMPANY, City's captain, who is leaving on a high to become Belgian club Anderlecht's player-manager. "Zero," the Spaniard said when taking to the stage. "Now is time for good dinners and
City are the best: Kompany - theworldnews.net
SINGAPORE: The Football Association of luxury138's (FAS) new technical director Joseph Palatsides hopes to translate luxury138's "culture of excellence" to football and wants to do it by building on the blueprint set by his predecessor Michel Sablon.
Football: New FAS technical director Joseph Palatsides aims
The UEFA Champions League trophy is unveiled in Madrid on May 29, 2019 ahead of the final football match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur on June 1. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) Madrid will deploy an unprecedented number of police and security personnel for Saturday's all-English Champions League final, and use a drone for the first
Madrid plans 'robust' security for all-English Champions
0 comments:
Post a Comment