Manchester City women score incredible 50-YARD own goal as Abbie McManus’ back-pass catches out goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck
- Manchester City women beat Birmingham 3-2 in the Women’s Super League
- Birmingham took the lead through a ridiculous own goal from Abbie McManus
- The defender opted to attempt a back-pass from the opposition’s half
- The ball bounced over the head of goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck and into the net
Manchester City women were left with their heads in their hands after one of the players scored the most calamitous of own goals on Sunday.
Eight minutes into the Women’s Super League clash with Birmingham, Abbie McManus’ opted to attempt a backpass from the opposition’s half.
The defender soon regretted it as she watched the ball bounce over the head of goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck before trickling into the net.
Manchester City’s Abbie McManus shapes to pass the ball back to the goalkeeper
McManus chose to launch the ball back in an attempt to relieve some pressure
Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck watches on as the ball takes an bounces and flies over her head
Roebuck looks on as Birmingham celebrate taking the lead thanks to the own goal
Roebuck looked absolutely devastated following the mix up while captain Steph Houghton couldn’t hide her frustration.
Naturally the incident was soon plastered across social media with fans finding it hilarious.
Things then got worse for City as Meaghan Sargeant doubled the lead after half-time.
However, Nick Cushing’s women showed great spirit to fight back, goals from Caroline Weir, Nikita Parris and Tessa Wullaert completing a remarkable turnaround.
Roebuck couldn’t hide her frustration after the embarrassing moment in the eighth minute
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