U.S. youth Charlie Kelman scores from own half in pro debut in England
United States youth international Charlie Kelman scored from inside his own half on his professional debut in England.
Playing for Southend in the third-tier League One, Kelman lobbed the Plymouth goalkeeper in the second minute of stoppage time. But it wasn't enough to prevent Southend losing 3-2 on Saturday.
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Manager Chris Powell says Kelman "was a real livewire for us and obviously he's scored a wonderful goal."
It evoked memories of David Beckham's strike for Manchester United from the halfway...