10 Craziest On Pitch Moments From World Class Footballers

10. Oliver Kahn's Handball Goal Leading To A Red Card

Bayern Munich trailed 3-2 to Hansa Rostock back in 2001 and goalkeeper Oliver Kahn decided to come up for a last-minute corner. The cross was swung into the area and Kahn (in true goalkeeper fashion) rose above the defenders before smashing the ball home - with his hands. Unsurprisingly the goal was disallowed and Kahn was shown a second yellow card and given his marching orders. Speaking after the game, the Bayern shot-stopper claimed that it was his goalkeeper reflex that made him do it although after several viewings it still looks suspiciously like blatant cheating... https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=27&v=MTHNc6w7wlc
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