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FIFA World Cup 2018: Own-goal is leading scorer, not Ronaldo

Five players have scored into their own net so far at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia, while the Portuguese striker has netted four times

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Aziz Bouhaddouz. Pics/Getty Images, AFP

Aziz Bouhaddouz. Pics/Getty Images, AFP

1. June 15: Iran 1-0 Morocco
Morocco dominated play throughout the encounter as the Iranians threw their bodies around in defence. However, deep into stoppage time (95th minute), Morocco's Aziz Bouhaddouz ended up scored a diving header into his own goal. "It was the worst thing that could have ever happened to us," said Morocco coach Hervé RenardIran. At the final whistle, Iran celebrated as though they had won the World Cup.

2. June 16: France 2-1 Australia
Aziz Behich

Australia defender Aziz Behich (8th min) was so focussed on tackling France's Paul Pogba that he put the ball into his own goal. Antoine Griezmann 58th minute penalty made it 2-0 before Mile Jedinak (62nd min) reduced the margin. "We were unlucky with goals you don't see in football," Behich said.

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