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    Football's strangest goals

    By Soccernet staff

    Sunday, October 18, 2009

    Sunderland's winning goal against Liverpool came when Darren Bent's shot deflected beyond Pepe Reina after striking a large red beach ball which had been thrown onto the pitch at the Stadium of Light. But it wasn't the first bizarre goal to be scored, and it won't be the last. So here's a few others that may rival Bent's strike for weirdness. Luton Shelton (Sheff Utd v Man City, 2008) - A similar story as Sheffield United's opening goal against Manchester City in their FA Cup fourth round ti ...

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