Some of the saddest own goals in soccer - SFGate
FILE - In this June 22, 1994 file photo, Colombia's Andres Escobar, lies on the ground and watches as a shot by America's Eric Wynalda misses the goal during their World Cup soccer match in the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, USA. In perhaps the most tragic episode in World Cup history, the Colombia defender - known as the "Gentleman of the Field" - diverted the ball past his own goalkeeper for the opening goal in a 2-1 loss to the United States in the 1994 World Cup. FILE - In this June 12, 2014, file photo, Brazil's Marcelo, right, scores an own goal during the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Croatia, the opening game of the tournament, in the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. After the razzmatazz of the opening ceremony, jubilant Brazil fans were hushed 11 minutes into the first game in Sao Paulo when left back Marcelo diverted a cross from the left wing into his own net. Source: www.sfgate.com
