It was a remarkably successful start for the Macclesfield club in English Division 5, as they experienced an ideal scenario in their match against Wrexham. In what could be deemed one of the quickest penalties in football history, the team secured a penalty just 11 seconds after the kickoff.
The sequence unfolded swiftly after a commitment and a back pass, with the ball heading towards the opponent’s area, seemingly destined to go out. However, a Macclesfield attacker narrowly saved it, only to be promptly tripped by the Wrexham goalkeeper. This led to the awarding of a penalty, which was successfully converted, sparking great joy among the Macclesfield players.