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Dumbest own goal ever? Keeper throws ball into own net

Dumbest own goal ever? Keeper throws ball into own net

Minnesota United goalkeeper Sammy Ndjock has conceded what many are calling the dumbest own goal in professional football history.

In goals for his side's friendly against Bournemouth on Thursday, Ddjock caught the ball near the corner of his box before attempting to throw it to a teammate.

He obviously thought better of the throw at the worst possible time, the ball slipping from his grasp and heading straight for his own net.

As you can see in the video above, Ndjock chases in vain as the ball crosses the line for a comical own goal.

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