Sheffield Wednesday star Josh Windass scores screamer from inside his OWN HALF as he brings up personal milestone in style during 4-2 win over Derby
- Josh Windass scored an incredible goal from his own half on Wednesday
- It was also a milestone goal for Windass as he helped his side to victory
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Josh Windass made it a Happy New Year for Sheffield Wednesday by scoring an incredible goal in their 4-2 win over Derby County.
The Owls had taken the lead within eight minutes through Barry Bannan, but were unable to increase their lead in the first half.
Then, just after the hour mark, Windass, the son of former Premier League star Dean Windass, took center stage for Hillsborough.
After Sheffield Wednesday cleared their lines following a Derby cross into the penalty area, the ball fell to Windass about 15 yards in his own half. He took a touch to get the ball out of his feet and then released it from 60 yards out.
The 30-year-old had spotted Derby goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom was off his line on the edge of his area, but it was still a gutsy effort.
Windass nailed it perfectly, though, as his lob sailed over Zetterstrom and into the net.
Sheffield Wednesday attacking midfielder Josh Windass tried his luck from 60 yards out
His lob sailed over the goalkeeper and into the net as he scored his 50th goal for Sheffield Wednesday in style
Windass was mobbed by his teammates after scoring an incredible goal, sending Sheffield Wednesday on their way to victory
The stunning goal marked a personal milestone for Windass as he scored his 50th goal for Sheffield Wednesday in his 160th appearance for the club.
He is a man in form and has scored five goals in five games, and Sheffield Wednesday haven’t looked back after Windass gave them a two-goal cushion.
Djeidi Gassama made it 3-0 before Jerry Yates pulled a goal back for the visitors.
Substitute Anthony Musaba put the result beyond doubt, with Ebou Adams netting a late consolation for Derby.
The win moves Sheffield Wednesday up to ninth in the Championship, and they are now just three points outside the play-offs.
Meanwhile, Derby are in 17th place and nervously looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone.