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VIDEO: Goalkeeper scores spectacular goal from his own area

Goalkeeper Salva netted a sensational strike as Pozuelo defeated Pardillo 1-0 in the Spanish fourth tier

Madrid is full of famous footballers who are known for scoring amazing goals. Real Madrid has Cristiano Ronaldo and company, while Atletico have France forward Antoine Griezmann leading the line.

Further down the divisions sit little known CF Pozuelo de Alarcon, who play in the fourth tier of Spanish football and are based in a Madrid suburb of 85,000 inhabitants.

On Sunday night, Pozuelo introduced a sensational goal to the world, as goalkeeper Salvador Sanchez de Lope, better known as Salva launched the ball from his own goal the full length of the pitch to leave his opposing number helpless.