Such has been the form of Wales' Gareth Bale of late that many would have been surprised that he failed to hit the target with a late free-kick in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Israel.
But thanks to one eagle-eyed viewer, a new reason for Bale's his missed effort has been put forward.
Israel's Tal Ben Haim jinxing Gareth Bale's free kick in yesterday's game.. pic.twitter.com/RvrSaGNaYH
— The Football Café (@thefootballcafe) September 7, 2015
Cameras clearly caught Tal Ben Haim gesturing toward the ball as Bale lined up his shot.