Jump directly to the content
what was he doing?

Bizarre own goal in Ukrainian second division sparks claims of match-fixing

With scores at 0-0 in 87th minute of tense match, Igor Boychuk ridiculously put the ball through his own net to increase relegation fears

A LATE own goal in the Ukrainian second division is so bad, it has prompted fears of match-fixing.

With the score at 0-0 between Obolon’-Brovar and Bukovyna and just three minutes remaining, the hosts took the lead in the most bizarre circumstances.

Bukovyna players are devastated after late own goal by Igor Boychuk

Brovar TV
4
Bukovyna players are devastated after late own goal by Igor Boychuk

Lax defending down the right allowed the attacker to reach the box.

His effort was saved by the Bukovyna goalkeeper and landed at the feet of Igor Boychuk.

The defender had time to turn and clear — however, he just placed the ball in the bottom corner.

The Obolon’-Brovar gets down the Bukovyna right with far too much ease

Brovar TV
4
The Obolon’-Brovar gets down the Bukovyna right with far too much ease

Igor Boychuk fires into his own net when he had the time to turn and clear

Brovar TV
4
Igor Boychuk fires into his own net when he had the time to turn and clear

Perhaps Boychuk panicked, and tried to kick the ball out of play for a corner.

But it still appears a strange decision.

The own goal was so bad, it has even sparked speculation of match-fixing.

Obolon’-Brovar celebrate a goal which lifts them up to tenth in the table

Brovar TV
4
Obolon’-Brovar celebrate a goal which lifts them up to tenth in the table

Boychuk looked distraught at the late goal which cost his side two points — but it is certainly questionable.

With six games remaining, Bukovyna are just two points above the relegation play-off places and the result could prove costly.

Obolon’-Brovar moved up to tenth with the victory are now effectively safe.