Non-league side Croydon FC are claiming a Guinness World Record after seeing ex-Crystal Palace and Leeds star Ryan Hall score straight from kick-off.
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- Hall boasts Football League experience
- Tried his luck with first touch of the game
- Sent the ball looping over goalkeeper
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The London-based outfit currently ply their trade in the Southern Counties East League, with the two divisions at that level sitting on the ninth and 10th rungs of the league ladder in England. Ex-Three Lions star Kenny Sansom once graced their books, while Hall is another former professional to have headed for the Croydon Arena.
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Hall has competed at Football League level for the likes of Palace, Leeds, Southend, Sheffield United, MK Dons, Rotherham, Notts County and Luton. He was capped by the England C team in 2010 and is now 36 years of age.
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DID YOU KNOW?
He may have landed himself a place in the history books, with Croydon looking for confirmation from official record keepers. They saw Hall score an outrageous goal direct from kick-off against Cockfosters FC, with the ball hitting the net 2.31 seconds after the whistle.
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