Swedish defender Andreas Johansson has committed one of the most absurd attempts to draw a free kick ever witnessed on a football field.
The incident occurred during a match between Norrkoping and AIK in the Swedish top tier.
As AIK’s striker Mohamed Bangura raised his arm to signal for the ball from a throw-in, Johansson saw the opportunity to stage for a free.
Johansson approached his opponent from behind, causing his head to make contact with Bangura’s raised arm. Upon contact, Johansson hit the ground like a sack of potatoes tossed off the back of a truck, writhing in pain, two hands covering his clearly uninjured face.
The ridiculousness of the attempt was then perfectly summed up by Bangura, who upon realising what his opponent had attempted, broke out in uncontrollable laughter.
And of course, Johansson was quick to return to his feet once he realised he had fooled absolutely no one.
NUFCMVFC
Guest
lol, Reminds me of that one in the 2002 or 2006 World Cup when the opponent lightly underarms the ball to Rivaldo I think it was for Brazil to take a corner, bally lightly hits his knee and he goes down clutching his face
stu
Guest
Correct, it is a stain in the game. The issue is first to discuss as a negative of the game with non-football nations. Everyone else takes it for granted and concentrates on the football. The Australian response in turn is to say 'that's why it will never take off in this country' So yes, would be great to get rid of it, but what is the real reason for those in this country that never talk about the football as they are only imterested in this subject.
Realist
Guest
But it was because he pointed at some fat white girl who was giving some banter.
Jeff Williamson
Roar Pro
I would like to know if any action was taken against Johansson. That is apart from the embarrassment of being seen around the world.
jamesb
Guest
Great post Fadida.
144
Roar Guru
Diving and massive injuries players should be fined i think unacceptable
marcel
Guest
Yep ...that and the fact that the eds themselves felt the need to initiate this particular piece of click bait / code war fluff.....but that must be my futbol paranoia acting up.
Ian
Guest
it's ridiculous isn't it. a blatant term used only in AFL, not in league or union either, is used in a football article.
Ian
Guest
Well done Fadida. As you can see 'But......' had no response!
marcel
Guest
What does "stage for a free" mean. In 50 yrs as a football fan I've never heard that said...in football.
bryan
Guest
You obviously didnt see the Wallabies game in Argentina... Sanchez.... lol
Mister Football
Roar Guru
As absurd and ridiculous as this is, I'm not sure it would win first prize.
Fussball ist unser leben
Roar Guru
Beautifully played, Fadida. I think that's what you call: CHECKMATE! :-D
Fadida
Guest
And here I was thinking Adam Goodes was booed nationwide because he likes to "stage" for freekicks? If play acting doesn't occur in other codes then is he is booed because of his skin colour?
Cugel
Roar Rookie
It's not absurd if it works again and again, and again, and again and again.
Kaks
Roar Guru
Here we go again..
But...
Guest
Soccer: 90 minutes pretending you're hurt. All other football: 80 minutes pretending you're not. Nuff said.
Playmaker
Guest
Remember the name ANDREAS JOHANSSON from Sweden, you have embarrassed a whole nation....and I have Swedish friends , who are cringing at the moment.
Minz
Guest
Something that blatant in an attempt to get an opponent sent off? I'd go for a game suspension as a start, then double for each subsequent offence. But then, I'm pretty sick of diving...
Tom Jones
Guest
Why shouldn't a boy in Australia play soccer because of a guy in Sweden who is a clown?