Hibs Howler Goes Viral: Free-Kick Folly Takes Out Two Teammates
A bizarre incident from the recent Scottish Premiership clash between Rangers and Hibernian has taken social media by storm. While the focus was initially on Rangers reclaiming top spot with a 3-1 victory, a hilarious blunder involving a Hibs player has stolen the spotlight.
Rangers Reclaim Top Spot with Dramatic Win
Philippe Clement’s men entered the match needing a win to overtake rivals Celtic at the top of the table. James Tavernier delivered, converting a penalty after an initial miss to put Rangers ahead in the 26th minute.
Myziane Maolida equalized for Hibs just before halftime, but a late strike from Cyriel Dessers secured all three points for the Gers.
VAR Checks and Goals Galore Overshadowed by Hilarious Blunder
While the first half saw its fair share of drama with goals, lengthy VAR checks, and a disallowed goal for encroachment, it’s a comical mishap involving a Hibs player that has captured everyone’s attention.
Free-Kick Fiasco: Triantis Takes Out Two Teammates
January loan signing Nectarios Triantis attempted to launch a quick free-kick from his own half. However, his attempt backfired spectacularly. Instead of connecting with the ball, Triantis clattered his teammate Joe Newell, standing just a few meters away.
Hibernian just doing Hibernian things…. pic.twitter.com/MtuMH47slF
— JamboRyan (@JamboRyan1874) March 30, 2024
The ricochet didn’t end there – the ball caromed off Newell’s head and struck another teammate, Will Fish, sending both players sprawling to the ground. Newell even required medical attention following the accidental head-on collision.
Social Media Erupts with Laughter and Disbelief
A video of the incident quickly went viral, leaving fans in disbelief and stitches. Comments like “You could try that another 300 times and you’d never do it again.
That’s class” and “Greeting how’s that possible hahaha?” flooded social media. The incident’s sheer improbability provided much amusement, with some fans calling it “the greatest 10 seconds of football ever” and “by far one of the best clips I’ve seen for a while.”
While an unfortunate moment for the players involved, this free-kick fiasco has undoubtedly provided a lighthearted moment for football fans worldwide.
