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VIDEO: Brazilian defender Flavio scores comical own goal

Brazilian defender Flavio paid a comical price after he took his eye off the ball in Feirense's Primeira Liga clash with Maritimo on Sunday.

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With his side in the lead and defending a set-piece, the 22-year-old stuck close to his designated opponent but was none the wiser as the ball bounced off his head and past his own goalkeeper.

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Luckily for the former Nautico man, Feirense restored their lead through a Tiago Silva penalty five minutes later and they held on to secure a crucial three points.

Watch Flavio's clumsy own goal in the video above!

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