Connor Wickham's FA Cup winner from halfway will remind you of David Beckham's wonder goal. Watch video

A Forest Green Rovers striker scored from the halfway line in FA Cup match. With the First Round tie deep into injury time at South Shields, Connor Wickham assumed his luck from just inside the opposition's half.

As South Shields' goalkeeper Myles Boney wandered up the pitch, Connor Wickham decided to lob him, nearly replicating David Beckham's iconic strike against Wimbledon in August 1996.

Former Sunderland and Crystal Palace player Wickham saw his shot sail over Boney and into the net.

The goal was virtually the last kick of the game, with Forest Green winning the match 2-0. A headed effort from Wickham, whose career has been plagued by injuries, moved ahead in the first half.





BBC One broadcast the match live, and Wickham's win prompted a flood of praise on Twitter. Others felt sorry for South Shields - managed by former England striker Kevin Phillips - after the Northern Premier League team made a strong impression during the game.

Football fans went so wild with praise that they didn't consider which team they were supporting initially. Many have assigned the shot as the goal of the tournament. All in all, it was an exhilarating experience for everyone present to witness the legend strike the goal.

FAQ

By how much did Forest Green win the match against South Shields?
Forest Green won the match against South Shields by 2-0.

Who shot the winning shot of the Forest Green vs. South Shields football match?
Connor Wickham shot the final goal in the winning match of Forest Green against South Shields.

Who manages the football team, South Shields?
Former England striker Kevin Phillips manages South Shields.