Celtic midfielder Maria McAneny scores world record 4.1-second goal
Celtic midfielder Maria McAneny has officially scored the fastest goal in the history of women’s football by netting straight from kick-off against Hibernian in just 4.1 seconds.
The audacious halfway-line strike took place during a Scottish Women’s Premier League fixture on 21 December.
Officials have now formally ratified the timing, confirming the phenomenal effort as a new global benchmark.
A moment of historic brilliance
Spotting the opposition goalkeeper off her line, the Celtic star immediately launched a perfectly weighted lob directly from the centre circle.
The ball sailed effortlessly over the retreating defence before dipping precisely under the crossbar.
Such instantaneous goals are exceptionally rare at the elite level, requiring extraordinary vision and flawless technique to execute successfully.
Where to watch the record-breaking strike
Fans hoping to witness the spectacular moment can tune in to the official SWPL highlights show.
Full coverage of the milestone event will be broadcast on BBC Scotland.
Viewers can also stream the remarkable footage on BBC iPlayer at 19:15 GMT on Monday.
