Chilean goalkeeper scores with a kick from 101 meters, the farthest goal ever | distinct

With fifteen minutes left, Requina wanted to put the ball back into play against Colo-Colo in what looked like a quick, simple kick. But fellow keeper Brian Curtis was just 16 away and the ball bounced over the unfortunate keeper who unsuccessfully ran after the ball towards goal.

According to TNT Sports Chile, Requena’s ball covered a distance of 101 yards, which would be the farthest goal in history, if recognized by Guinness World Records.

The current record is 96.01 meters held by Tom King, who was in effect in 2021 with Newport County against Cheltenham Town in the English Fourth Division.

“I asked the club’s director, Juan Silva, if the club would actually apply for the record, and he told me, ‘Yes, of course,'” Requina told Radio Pew Bio.

The Chilean Federation (ANFP) has already called Silva about the dimensions of the field. It measures 105 by 75 metres. Requina: “If that’s the case, then it makes sense that my goal is more than 100 meters, because the little back line is 5 meters.”

“I am very happy with this goal. Not only for myself, but also for the club and Chilean football,” Requena said.

He had another special interpretation of his own purpose. Elevation – Cobresal el Cobre stadium is 2,400 meters above sea level – will play a role. “I wanted to kick the ball quickly, as we often do when we play at height, to surprise the opposition. And I did it more aggressively than usual.”