Morocco goalkeeper Bono comes INCHES away from scoring a disastrous own-goal in their World Cup third-place playoff as he mishits a pass out from the back and almost gifts Croatia an early goal
Morocco goalkeeper Bono was inches away from scoring a disastrous own-goal as his side took on Croatia in the World Cup third-place playoff.
The 31-year-old ‘keeper was attempting to play out from the back when he got a left-footed pass all wrong and saw the ball veering towards his own net.
Luckily for the Sevilla ‘keeper, the ball did not curl enough and went out for just a Croatia corner instead.
Morocco goalkeeper Bono almost scored a disastrous own-goal to give Croatia an early-lead
Bono has been one of the stars for Morocco throughout the tournament and is a big reason for their World Cup success.
The ‘keeper has kept four clean sheets in Qatar and has made some incredible saves throughout the tournament – as well as starring in Morocco’s penalty shootout win against Spain.
Bono saved two of Spain’s three penalties as the Atlas Lions beat one of the pre-World Cup favourites and continued with their progress.
However, this near-own-goal is a moment the ‘keeper would like to forget.
Croatia ended up scoring shortly after this error and went on to win the game 2-1 – securing third place in the World Cup.
Bono may be disappointed with almost scoring an own-goal but could do nothing to prevent Mislav Orsic’s stunning winner.
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