On November 2, 2013, Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic made football history in the opening seconds of a Premier League match against Southampton. Just thirteen seconds after the opening whistle, Begovic received a routine backpass deep inside his own penalty area and kicked the ball upfield.
A heavy wind swept across the Britannia Stadium, catching the ball and carrying it far beyond its expected trajectory. The high kick sailed over the heads of the outfield players and bounced high over Southampton goalkeeper Artur Boruc into the net.
Measuring at 91.9 meters or 100.5 yards, it was officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest goal scored in competitive football history at the time. Begovic refused to celebrate out of respect for his fellow goalkeeper, calling the fortunate turn of events a complete accident caused by the wind.
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