Former Flying Eagles striker Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi has suffered probably the biggest Miss of the Year so far.
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The OH Leuven striker had only an empty net in front of him from two yards after opposing goalkeeper failed to hold on to a shot, but Ikwuemesi still somehow failed to score.
“This is almost impossible!” screamed a dazed commentator.
That was one of the reasons the home game against fellow Belgian league strugglers Westerloo ended without any goals.
The striker is his team’s leading scorer with four goals in 25 matches.
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