Fans in hysterics at Kasper Schmeichel’s ‘excellent use of the backstroke’ as Morgan Rogers scores hat-trick for Villa
Fans in hysterics at Kasper Schmeichel’s ‘excellent use of the backstroke’ as Morgan Rogers scores hat-trick for Villa
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CELTIC goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel went viral after the Champions League clash with Aston Villa following a hilarious stunt. Villa punched their ticket straight into the Last 16 after beating the Hoops 4-2 at Villa Park on Wednesday, which led them to eighth place in the league phase.
![[Screenshot of a soccer game showing goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel making a save.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/x-com-footballontnt-967780897.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
That was thanks to Morgan Rogers' hat-trick, which he completed during stoppage time. Dane Murray got careless at Celtic's backline and was dispossessed by Ollie Watkins who burst into the visitors' box. That was when Schmeichel, 38, was called into action as he lunged towards Watkins.
![[Soccer goalie diving to block a shot.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/x-com-footballontnt-967780881.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The England international, though, managed to dribble past the ex-Leicester ace. The Denmark international tried to follow up and came up with a very creative method. The Celtic keeper actually started crawling on his back leaving fans in hysterics as it looked like he was doing the backstroke.
![[Kasper Schmeichel, Celtic goalkeeper, during a Champions League match.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/champions-league-match-aston-villa-967702124.jpg?strip=all&w=640)
One fan tweeted: "Incredible use of the backstroke by Kasper Schmeichel here.". Another wrote: "Nice move, definitely impressive.". SunSport exclusives. Already have these accounts? Don't worry, we've got loads more terrific deals below!. Check out the latest free bets to use on football, horse racing, and lots more.
![[Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa celebrates a hat trick, holding the match ball.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/morgan-rogers-aston-villa-celebrates-967672981_c44ca3.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
A third posted: "That’s mint.". This fan said: "Can anyone clip Schmeichel doing the back stroke?". And that one commented: "Kasper the backstroke pro.". Schmeichel's unorthodox method proved to be fruitless as Watkins set Villa team-mate Rogers up to score his third goal in the first minute of stoppage time.
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