A Millwall headed goal from the ground was one of the funniest highlights of the FA Cup’s Third Round. On Monday Millwall defeated fifth-tier Dagenham and Redbridge FC 3-0 with their opening goal being one of the more creative you’ll ever see.
In the 30th minute Millwall striker Mihailo Ivanovic had an effort from close range denied by the goalkeeper. The 20-year-old had fallen to the ground when taking his shot. Ivanovic was still on his hands and knees when the rebound trickled back toward him.
What came next might be the lowest header of the year.
Millwall headed goal from the ground
Play it on repeat #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/YZS1a6fJUY
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 13, 2025
He's headed it on the floor!
Mihailo Ivanović with the most unconventional of finishes on his #EmiratesFACup debut for @MillwallFC pic.twitter.com/LeHophNjVi— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 13, 2025
That must be every kid’s dream goal right there. I remember as a youth player joking around at the park and getting on the ground to head a ball over the line. To see it used in a professional game is hilarious.
The closest thing we’ve seen to Ivanovic’s goal in a game was Phil Jones’ defensive header from the floor against Arsenal 10 years ago.
This Phil Jones defensive header OFF THE GROUND from Man United v. Arsenal in 2015 still lives rent-free in our heads.
Iconic stuff. pic.twitter.com/poB3yu5Kep— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) August 21, 2024
The fact that 2015 was a decade ago hurts the soul. Really bad.
