Sammy Ndjock, goalkeeper for Minnesota United FC, probably wishes his sports fame came from an outstanding play. But on Wednesday, he’d made a name for himself for scoring an own goal in an embarrassing way:
Hey @espn -- maybe a nominee for "Not Top 10." pic.twitter.com/DRpebereG0
— Ryan Shaver (@RShaverSports) July 21, 2016
Normally, a moment like that would be tough to live down. But on Thursday, Ndjock and his team decided to make the best out of this situation. So, they made a skit and jokingly explained why he scored the own goal in the first place — it was the jelly sandwich’s fault:
PSA: always wait at least 30 minutes after eating jelly sandwiches before hitting the pitch... #BlameItOnTheJelly pic.twitter.com/sGDKxfvLNE
— Minnesota United FC (@MNUnitedFC) July 21, 2016
Well done, Minnesota United FC.
(h/t Business Insider)