French side lose 20-0 after president, 61, replaces keeper who leaves to birth cow

You couldn't make this up.

French side lose 20-0 after president, 61, replaces keeper who leaves to birth cow

French amateur team Marly-Gomont are normally a fairly bad side, apparently, they have let in 69 goals since the start of their season in August.

But things got decidedly worse for the team from northern France recently when they lost 20-0 to Tupigny.

However, there were some extenuating circumstances in this case as they had 14 players out injured before the match started, and four of their players were only 16 years old.

On top of that, 25 minutes into the game their goalkeeper, who happens to be a farmer, had to leave when he was alerted to the fact that one of his cows was giving birth.

Because of their severe shortage of players, Marly-Gomont's 61-year-old club president had to take his place.

You've got to feel sorry for the lads.

H/T: Francetv

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