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VIDEO: Crazy penalty in Portugal conceded by idiotic substitute

Academica came from behind to defeat Sporting Lisbon's B side thanks to a controversial - and utterly bizarre - penalty decision in the Segunda Liga

Academica were awarded the softest - and strangest of penalties to help them record a 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon B in the Segunda Liga.

With Sporting's second side leading 1-0 after an hour, the visitors received one of the most bizarre penalty decisions ever when a substitute warming up behind the goal strangely handled the ball to give Academica a chance to level from the spot.

The substitute was trying to return the ball for a goal kick, but accidentally handled it before it crossed the line, allowing Rui Miguel to score from the spot.