Nottingham Forest took the lead against Swansea City at the City Ground on Saturday in one of the most bizarre ways imaginable.
The Swans failed to clear their lines in the box and Forest defender Jack Colback prodded the ball goalwards in the 22nd minute. It was seemingly blocked on the line by Cyrus Christie in a goalmouth scramble.
However, replays revealed that the former Red had not done so legally. The 29-year-old attempted to block the shot with his head while on the ground before intentionally knocking it away with the back of his arm.
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Referee Graham Scott showed Christie a straight red card for the foul and pointed to the spot in the same breath. The drama did not end there, though.
Scott consulted his watch to find that the ball had actually crossed the line before Christie had handled it. That meant the penalty was taken away and a goal was awarded to Forest instead.
And Christie, sort of breathing a sign of relief as his red card rescinded and replaced with a yellow, was chalked down as the scorer of an own goal.
The Republic of Ireland international full-back, who made 44 Championship appearances for Forest last season while on loan from Fulham, never scored during his time at the City Ground - so one might uncharitably say he finally opened his account for the club.
His teammate and compatriot Michael Obafemi equalised moments later for Swansea, Reds boss Steve Cooper's former side. The Irish-Nigerian striker controlled a cross before leaving his marker for dead and firing past Brice Samba.
Forest regained the lead shortly after the interval through Sam Surridge. The ex-Stoke City forward headed home from a James Garner corner and then quickly bagged a second.
