VIDEO: Bordeaux scores on indirect free-kick vs. Liverpool
Reuters
It's a rare sight in soccer, but one that Liverpool will certainly rue.
Bordeaux winger Henri Saivet scored off an indirect free-kick in the 33rd minute to open the scoring in their Europa League match against the Reds on Thursday.
An indirect free-kick in the box cannot be scored off the initial touch, so his teammate had to tee the ball up to Saivet first. But the curling finish was impeccable, regardless of its proximity to goal.
Bordeaux was awarded the kick in the box after Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet held onto the ball for roughly 20 seconds. The referee gave the infraction since goalkeepers must play the ball after six seconds of possession.
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