Unfortunate Tottenham defender Kevin Wimmer marked his first Premier League start of the campaign with an own goal in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with rivals Arsenal.
But despite putting the ball in the wrong net, the Austrian earned plaudits from Twitter users for the quality of his 42nd-minute header.
Naturally, many of those praising Wimmer’s finish were Arsenal fans…
What a great goal…… From Wimmer… 1-0 Arsenal… @Lord_Sugar @piersmorgan
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) November 6, 2016
Who said Spurs can't score goals!!! GREAT header from Wimmer #AFCvTHFC #AFC
— Marty McGovern (@GoonerMarty) November 6, 2016
Get in there my son. Marvellous own goal by Wimmer. One nil to the @Arsenal v that other team in North London. #COYG
— Phil Westlake (@Treadmill_Phil) November 6, 2016
Wimmer saw a clear header and took it. Great finishing.
— Stephen Corral (@stephen_corral) November 6, 2016
Fans of other clubs were also impressed.
Superb leap and header from Wimmer
— Asher (@asher_b) November 6, 2016
Cracking header that by Wimmer
— Dan (@1974db) November 6, 2016
Wimmer did not let his first-half own goal affect him, however, and impressed many Spurs fans with his overall performance.
Huge credit to Kevin Wimmer could've easily buried his head after "OG" but was central to brilliant 2nd half defensive display. #COYS#THFC
— Ricky Sacks (@RickSpur) November 6, 2016
Other than the early card & OG, thought Wimmer was great. Vertonghen putting in another class performance ðð» God I've missed this man #COYS pic.twitter.com/nlFUNOArNr
— Sam Dorrell (@SamTHFC_Dorrell) November 6, 2016