HALIFAX TOWN blew their chances of promotion to the EFL with an bizarre “own goal for the ages.”
The National League outfit, who finished seventh this season, were playing at Solihull Moors in last night’s play-off clash for a spot in League Two.
TNT SPORTSHalifax Town scored a bizarre own goal in their National League playoff against Solihull Moors[/caption]
TNT SPORTSHalifax blew their chances of promotion with a 4-2 defeat[/caption]
Halifax were due to play fourth-place Barnet instead.
But they were given a bye to the semis after Gateshead, originally scheduled to face Solihull, were BARRED after failing to extend the lease on their stadium for another decade.
And Halifax will be wishing they had faced Barnet after all as they lost 4-2 to Solihull.
The visitors were 1-0 down after just 14 minutes and conceded a second moments later.
But it was game, set, match in the 38th minute when Tylor Holden scored a comical own goal.
As the ball bounced into his penalty area, Holden stuck a leg out behind him to prevent a Solihull opponent from getting to it first.
However, he ended up changing the course of the ball entirely as it made contact with the inside of his ankle.
Unfortunately for Holden, the ball went back across his own goal and into his net.
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And he could only watch in disbelief as Solihull celebrated going three up in the unlikeliest of manners.
Fans certainly found the error amusing.
One said: “Own goal for the ages this.”
Another declared: “Gone from bad to worse.”
One joked: “Lovely goal.”
Another added: “One of the worst own goals I’ve ever seen.”
One noted: “Need a replay, funniest OG I’ve seen.”
Despite the setback, Halifax managed to rally and pulled back a goal on the stroke of half-time.
They then left Solihull sweating as they pulled back a second with 15 minutes remaining.
But the hosts ensured they would be the ones to progress to the semis as they made it 4-2 in the dying moments.
It means Solihull will take on Barnet in the semis.
And they also have an FA Trophy final to look forward to next month against Gateshead.
As for Halifax, they will remain in the National League after winning promotion fro the Conference North in 2013.