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UK: Footballer scores winning goal despite laser pen attack
12 Jan 2012 -- Categories: Non-aviation incidents
During a Carling Cup semi-final match January 11 2012, Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard had a laser pen aimed at his face just prior to taking a penalty kick:
![Pic 2012-01-12 at 11.39.45 AM](pic-2012-01-12-at-11.39.45-am.png)
Despite the distraction, Gerrard made the game-winning goal against Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart:
![Pic 2012-01-12 at 11.32.39 AM](pic-2012-01-12-at-11.32.39-am.png)
There was no indication in news stories whether the pen-wielding laser lout was identified.
From The Telegraph
![Pic 2012-01-12 at 11.39.45 AM](pic-2012-01-12-at-11.39.45-am.png)
Despite the distraction, Gerrard made the game-winning goal against Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart:
![Pic 2012-01-12 at 11.32.39 AM](pic-2012-01-12-at-11.32.39-am.png)
There was no indication in news stories whether the pen-wielding laser lout was identified.
From The Telegraph