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UK: Footballer scores winning goal despite laser pen attack

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:

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Despite the distraction, Gerrard made the game-winning goal against Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart:

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There was no indication in news stories whether the pen-wielding laser lout was identified.

From The Telegraph