A dad was left shocked after watching his 13-year-old son score a 35-yard stunner on his debut for a new club. Footy-mad Tyler Page - who loves watching videos of Diego Maradona - had already scored some special goals for K Sports and Bearsted but his effort for Welling United in the Junior Premier League had a bit of everything.
Midfielder Page picked up the ball midway inside his own half, outfoxed his opponent with a nutmeg, leaving the same player on the floor and others in awe as his 35-yard effort flew over the young Dartford goalie, sparking wild scenes and cries of "oh my days!" Dad Steven Page was speechless.
He's watched his son do some special things already during his years playing junior football but strikes from distance aren't the norm. "I love it just as much as he does," said his Dad. "The sense of pride I get from watching him is unmatched by anything. "That goal rendered me speechless, I was motionless, just shocked! "He doesn't shoot from distance normally.
His normal goals are solo goals. To see him shoot from 35 yards was just outstanding, amazing." It was a trademark solo effort for Bearsted that won Tyler a place at Welling, as onlookers watched him evade numerous tackles, running half the length of the pitch before tucking the ball home.