Goalkeepers aren't known for their goal scoring attributes but Guisborough Town goalkeeper Jordan Nixon, certainly crossed out any stereotypes this weekend.
The magic of the FA Cup has arrived in the extra preliminary rounds this year, all thanks to Jordan Nixon. The Guisborough Town goalkeeper scored an equaliser in his teams FA Cup game against Newton Aycliffe. Jordan popped up in the penalty area deep into added on time, he then smashed the ball into the roof of the net to get his side a replay. Goalkeepers are used to making headlines but definitely at the other end of the pitch, Jordan has become a social media sensation with a number of publications reporting about his heroics from the weekend.
You can watch Jordan's 94th minute equaliser below.
Video courtesy of @guistownfc
@SkySportsNews @itvtynetees @BBCLookNorth Take a look at this. GTFC goalkeeper @Jordannixon1 scores a 94th minute equaliser to make the score 3-3 in the Extra Preliminary Round of the @EmiratesFACup on Saturday against Newton Aycliff pic.twitter.com/Kz1zJERfAG
— Guisborough Town F.C. (@guistownfc) August 13, 2018