Watch: Newport County 'keeper's goal confirmed as world's longest

CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Tom King of Newport County makes a save during the Sky Bet League Two match between Cheltenham Town and Newport County at The Jonny-Rocks Stadium on January 19, 2021 in Cheltenham, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors.

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Newport County goalkeeper Tom King is now a world-record holder.

The 25-year-old made history when his equalizer during Tuesday night's League Two contest against Cheltenham broke the world record for the longest goal in a competitive football match, according to Guinness World Records.

The gusty conditions at Whaddon Road helped King's strike from his own six-yard box travel 96.01 meters (105 yards) before ending up in his counterpart's net.

𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙜 of the castle👑 #OneClubOneCounty pic.twitter.com/LJA2I2Bo0X
— Newport County AFC (@NewportCounty) January 19, 2021

King's long-distance effort broke Asmir Begovic's record, which stood for seven years after the Bosnian 'keeper scored from 91.9 meters (100.50 yards) out for Stoke City in November 2013.