It was one of the most baffling moments in football. Back at the 1974 world Cup, Zaire defender Mwepu Ilunga decided he didn’t fancy Brazil taking a free kick just outside the box so took matters in to his own hands after launching the ball up field much to the disbelief and confusion of both sets of players.
The infamous moment was somewhat recreated by Barnet yesterday during their clash with Northampton. Defending a free kick, Barnet’s Gavin Hoyte channelled his inner Ilunga and prematurely booted the ball away.
Hoyte’s eagerness would however be in vain, as his side slumped to a 3-0 defeat.
Watch both Hoyte’s effort and Ilunga’s original below.
