Watch boy, 8, fighting cancer make save after starting in goal for Seattle Sounders against Borussia Dortmund
A YOUNG football fan fighting cancer started in goal for Seattle Sounders in a pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund.
Bheem Goyal, eight, had a day to remember as he managed to make a save before being subbed off a minute after kick-off.
Goyal, who is fighting leukaemia, was “signed” by Seattle thanks to a partnership with the Make-A-Wish foundation.
He linked up with the hosts on Wednesday, taking part in training with his new team-mates.
And Goyal then, wearing a No15 jersey, started in goal against Dortmund in front of the 37,722 crowd at CenturyLink Field yesterday night.
After the referee blew his whistle, the visitors passed the ball towards the boy.
Goyal made a save before sending it towards Seattle defenders, who put the ball out of play.
The boy was then replaced by goalkeeper Bryan Meredith – and the hosts went on to lose 3-1 against Dortmund.
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But Sounders shot-stopper Stefan Frey was delighted to have Goyal in his team.
He told the club’s website: “It was great to have him out and training with us to see what we’re doing, get his mind off things.
“Sports always give you an outlet. They allow you to disappear in your own world and forget about your worries.”