Huddersfield debutante nets brutally embarrassing own goal from midfield in closing seconds

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• Huddersfield Town midfielder Juninho Bacuna scored one of the most impressive own goals you'll ever see during his team's Carabao Cup match against Stoke City.
• With just seconds remaining in the match, Bacuna scored on his own net from an astounding 40 yards out to give Stoke a 2-0 victory.
• The match was Bacuna's debut with Huddersfield, and it's an appearance he'll likely not forget anytime soon.

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In it's highest moments, soccer can transcend sport to create independently brilliant feats of athleticism and grace.

Messi's handling, Ronaldo's sure-footedness, and Lukaku's mindful dummy all gave soccer fans great reminders of why they call it "the beautiful game."

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