U.S. youth Charlie Kelman scores from own half in pro debut in England
Playing for Southend in the third-tier League One, Kelman lobbed the Plymouth goalkeeper in the second minute of stoppage time. But it wasn't enough to prevent Southend losing 3-2 on Saturday.
David Beckham? Wayne Rooney? No, this comes from @SkyBetLeagueOne!17-year-old @CharlieKelman0 scores from the halfway line for @SUFCRootsHall =1#EFLonQuest at 9pm... @SUFC_fans @SUFC_History pic.twitter.com/L4STovYWSa— Quest (@QuestTV) January 12, 2019
Manager Chris Powell says Kelman "was a real livewire for us and obviously he's scored a wonderful goal."
It evoked memories of David Beckham's strike for Manchester United from the halfway...