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

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.
𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐅-𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 🤯@ConnorWickham10 has just done the impossible.#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/vHiiT3WN5C
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) November 5, 2022
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.
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