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World's Fastest Goal? (VIDEO) Nawaf Al Abed Scores In 2 Seconds

First Posted: 3/18/10 Updated: 5/25/11

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Nawaf Al Abed, a striker for the Saudi soccer team Al Hilal, scored a shockingly quick goal in a match against Al Shoalah on November 7. Immediately following the kickoff, Al Abed struck the ball from midfield with such strength and accuracy that it soared into the net for a quick goal. According to Goal.com, the 21-year-old's shot resulted in a goal just two seconds after kickoff. Al Hilal went on to win the under-23 Prince Faisal bin Fahad Cup 4-0.

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Nawaf Al Abed, a striker for the Saudi soccer team Al Hilal, scored a shockingly quick goal in a match against Al Shoalah on November 7. Immediately following the kickoff, Al Abed struck the ball from...
Nawaf Al Abed, a striker for the Saudi soccer team Al Hilal, scored a shockingly quick goal in a match against Al Shoalah on November 7. Immediately following the kickoff, Al Abed struck the ball from...
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