Rugby team throws away win with bizarre own goal

Funny footage shows the world's first own goal - in a rugby match. Coaches say they’ve “never seen anything like it” in the Hawick Youth and Gala Wanderers game in the Borders Semi Junior League in Scotland. Gala scored a try and tried to kick the conversion and the ball was falling well short. A Hawick player went to celebrate the win by kicking the ball away - but sent it flying over the posts. It meant Hawick Youth threw away their two point lead and the under-18s clash ended in a draw. About Independent Sport: The Independent is proud to bring you the latest and greatest in sport, featuring expert analysis and reliable updates from the biggest sports on the planet. Watch more from Independent TV: independent.co.uk/tv/sport Click here to subscribe to Independent Sport: https://bit.ly/3QTgWY1 About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog:    / theindependent   Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newslet... Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter:   / independent   Follow The Independent on Instagram:   / the.independent   Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscri... Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB