A masked German goalkeeper and an outrageous rabona that has stunned Scottish football
nytimes.com • • sports
Key Points:
- Aberdeen goalkeeper Marius Muller executed a surprising rabona clearance inside his own six-yard box during a League Cup match against Dundee, an unusual and risky move for a goalkeeper.
- The clearance, which lofted the ball 40 yards upfield, drew mixed reactions from fans and baffled his manager Stephen Robinson, highlighting the eccentricity of the attempt.
- Despite the unconventional play, Aberdeen went on to win the match decisively, scoring three goals in 13 minutes after halftime, possibly boosted by Muller’s audacity.
- Muller, who recently joined Aberdeen from Wolfsburg, is seen as a potential cult hero, especially with his distinctive black face mask and flair on the field.
- The rabona clearance sparked social media interest and discussions about the bravery and creativity required for such a move, especially in the conservative environment of Scottish football.
