What madness! Player leaves mid-match for the loo, returns and scores | OneFootball

Juventude forward Marcos Paulo left IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MATCH to go to the locker room, came back shortly afterward, and still scored the winning goal.

This curious story took place during Tuesday’s (8) match between Criciúma and Juventude at Heriberto Hülse. Juventude won 2-0 in Série B.

Notice in the video shared by ESPN (@SportsCenterBR) that Marcos Paulo ALMOST got substituted, but returned in time:

The story became even more special thanks to the goal scored by Marcos Paulo to make it 2-0 and secure Juventude’s win:

With the win, Juventude reached 50 points and extended their lead at the top of Série B. Criciúma are second, with 47 points.

In this year’s Série B, the top two teams earn automatic promotion. Four other teams will play in a playoff to decide the other two spots.

Currently, Novorizontino (46 points), Vila Nova (44), Fortaleza (44), and CRB (42) occupy those playoff places.

Featured photo: Fernando Alves/ECJ

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