Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Aug 17
Aberdeen's Marius Muller Lands 40-Yard Rabona Clearance in League Cup Tie
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Aug 17

Aberdeen's Marius Muller Lands 40-Yard Rabona Clearance in League Cup Tie

1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 17

Summary

  • Marius Muller produced a rabona clearance from inside his own six-yard box in the 38th minute of Aberdeen’s second-round League Cup match against Dundee, drawing stunned reactions at Pittodrie.
  • The German goalkeeper attempted the audacious kick after a backpass arrived on his weaker side and a Dundee forward closed him down; the clearance still carried about 40 yards upfield.
  • Stephen Robinson shook his head when asked about the moment, while clips spread quickly on social media, where fans and broadcasters seized on the unusual piece of goalkeeping flair.
  • Aberdeen went on to beat Dundee after scoring three times in 13 second-half minutes, with Muller’s showpiece coming in only his sixth game since joining from Wolfsburg.

Insights

Why did a goalkeeper historically known for poor footwork risk his team's cup run with a wild rabona clearance?
Could Marius Müller’s masked persona and reckless flair eventually cost Aberdeen, or has he cemented his cult hero status?