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Chris Kirkland, Sheffield Wednesday Goalkeeper, Punched By Fan (VIDEO)

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By Matt Yoder, Awful Announcing

Stunning scenes from England during a game in the League Championship.

After Leeds United scored a goal to tie their game at Sheffield Wednesday, a fan hopped out of the stands and gave a two handed shove to unsuspecting Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland.

Insanity.

The announcer's reaction says it all - dear, oh dear, oh dear. Thankfully Kirkland was able to finish the game and it ended 1-1, but this incident is sure to send shock waves around global soccer.

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