Unbelievable own goal, goalkeeper causes coach to resign immediately after the match

A shocking mistake in the A-League (Australia) by the goalkeeper of Wellington Phoenix resulted in a 0-5 loss and prompted the head coach to resign.

Goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi, a product of the Tottenham Hotspur academy, became the focus after Wellington Phoenix's heavy defeat to Auckland FC in the A-League (Australia). The home game quickly turned into a nightmare as his team suffered a 0-5 loss, with the 25-year-old keeper’s individual error marking a crucial turning point.

In the 24th minute, from what seemed like a harmless situation, an Auckland defender cleared the ball from over 70 meters away. As the ball flew towards the goal, Oluwayemi was positioned outside the penalty area and completely out of place. His attempt to handle the situation turned disastrous when he misjudged the ball’s bounce, opening the door for the match to slip out of control.

While retreating to the goal to fix his mistake, the London-born goalkeeper accidentally headed the ball into his own net. This own goal not only crushed Wellington’s morale but also triggered a series of consecutive goals for the opponents. Auckland capitalized fully on the psychological advantage to score three more goals before halftime, almost deciding the outcome in the first half.

Head coach Giancarlo Italiano quickly made a substitution at halftime, taking Oluwayemi off to relieve pressure on his players. However, the change could not reverse the situation as Auckland scored a fifth goal in the 74th minute, sealing one of Wellington Phoenix’s worst defeats of the season.

Drama continued after the final whistle when Italiano unexpectedly announced his immediate resignation. The Australian coach accepted full responsibility for the 0-5 home defeat and stated that the team needed fresh energy to rebuild morale for the rest of the season.

Italiano had led Wellington to a runner-up finish in his first season, but the team’s form has clearly declined since then. Currently, Phoenix sits 10th in the standings and has gone five matches without a win. The next coach’s task will be not only to improve results but also to help Oluwayemi regain confidence after the most forgettable game of his career.

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