Peterborough United keeper Nicholas Bilokapic runs into the goalpost trying to save what ended up being Notts County’s consolation goal.
Abbott produced an wonderful long-range lob which beat Bilokapic after the keeper had slipped when taking a free-kick outside his area.
But the Spurs loanee’s first senior goal wasn’t to be enough as, despite a Notts County pushing on, trying to find an equaliser to try and say in the FA Cup.
A consolation only, but some finish from Notts County’s George Abbott!#BBCFootball #FACup pic.twitter.com/NrGOT2nRCg
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) November 30, 2024
The Posh had found the back of the net within seven minutes, Jones completed a well-executed play, only for the assistant referee to flag for offside, despite TV replays indicating that the number 17 was onside.
Deadlock was broken when Jones scored at the near post on the 10th minute, after receiving a clever pass from Ryan De Havilland.
At the 12-minute mark, Notts County were level, as Scott scored from close range due to a defensive lapse by Posh.
Just four minutes later, the Magpies took the lead when Platt managed to get in front of his marker at the near post to head the ball past Bilokapic.
In the 52nd minute, Posh struck the crossbar with a powerful shot from Ryan De Havilland, and Mothersille’s subsequent attempt was tipped over the bar.
Posh got their equaliser in the 72nd minute when Jones slid the ball in at the near post following excellent play from Archie Collins on the right flank.
Just four minutes later, Posh took a 3-2 lead as Randall scored after his initial shot was blocked by the goalkeeper’s legs, following good build-up play from substitute Abraham Odoh.
Odoh extended the lead to 4-2, getting the final touch on a delivery from Curtis, then came the visitors consolation goal through Abbott.
Peterborough: Bilokapic, Curtis, Fernandez (sub Nevett 46min), Katongo (sub Sparkes 70min), Wallin, De Havilland, Collins, Poku (sub Conn-Clarke 90min), Jones, Randall (sub Hayes 90min), Mothersille (sub Odoh 70min). Unused subs: Blackmore, Nevett, Dornelly, O’Brien-Brady, Kyprianou.
Notts County: Bass, Gordan, Bedeau, Platt, Hinchy (sub McDonald 74min), Scott (sub Martin 65min), Palmer, Tsaroulla (sub Austin 65min), Macari (sub Ness 65min), Jatta (sub Brown 66min), Abbott. Unused subs: Slocombe, Cisse, Adiefeh, Perott.
Half-time: Peterborough United 1-2 Notts County
Full-time: Peterborough United 4- 3 Notts County
Attendance: 6,310 (1,758 Notts County fans)
Referee: R. Ricardo
Twitter users reacted on the Peterborough keeper who runs into the goalpost when trying to save Notts County’s consolation goal…
@Newman123Sam: Oh my …… I’ve watched this 15 times and it’s still hilarious
@Frank_Wightman: In fairness it’s a great finish!
@NottsCountyTalk: George Abbott is going places 👏
@deanothelad: I swear stuff like this happens against us every week 🤦
@TerrierMulac: Bilo has had a right mare #HTAFC
@TheVillaHome: Keepers had an absolute nightmare there
@F1__Dylan: Goalkeeping of this quality, the game might be back
@Storrinho: It’s always as he seems to get some form he does something as stupid as this
@gwandaddy: Doesn’t look where the goal is once…
@theWycombeWay: Haha, didn’t even have to zoom in on the keeper to guess who that is, incredible.
@ffsTeekay: It couldn’t have happened to a different keeper, it always seems to be Bilokapic and it’s quite upsetting
@LRbix: The keeper definitely had a couple of pints before the game
@bengreenPTV: Seriously, how has this idiot made it pro? The amount of errors he makes is genuinely shocking. Find a new career mate 🤣🤣
@clifty04: Has there ever been a worse goalkeeper?
@Daveyboylyon: Our main goalkeeper 🙈😂
@jamleeroberts: Possibly the worst keeper I’ve even seen at that standard.
@007Sutts: Fair to say that’s not his finest 10 seconds! Absolute beast 🫣
@PufcSimmo14: Decent shot stopper but shit like this keeps him out the side. No composure or awareness and flaps under pressure #pufc
@gempufc: Thank god this didn’t matter in the end cause this is hilarious and I can’t stop watching 🫣 Bilo just makes me laugh at this point #pufc
@bryantucker01: Fucking daft goalies 😂
@returnofplym: Took it well, but am I allowed to laugh at the keeper?
@PeteNCFC1862: Class from the young man , outrageously well taken , a very good prospect , has a very bright future in the game without doubt . Just hoping he’s not recalled January to send him out higher up the pyramid for the remainder of the season 🖤🤍
@panthersnottm5: That keeper face planting the post 😂😂😂
@HotspurLaney: Almost knocked the keeper out too, go on Abbott lad 🫡
@Jezcs71: Well deserved, some performance today George!
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