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Eric McGowan

Non league midfielder makes save of the season contender during goalkeeping cameo

Here's the incredible moment a non-league midfielder pulled off a stunning SAVE of the season contender to earn his side a precious league point.

It happened after Ayrshire Junior outfit Kilwinning Rangers lost their only available goalkeeper to injury in the first half of their West Premiership clash against Hurlford United on Saturday.

Substitute Garry Fleming, a 32-year-old midfielder, volunteered to take the gloves despite having never played in goals before.

And he produced a performance any seasoned keeper would be proud of, commanding his box and making a string of excellent stops.

The pick of the bunch was a stunning reflex save to deny Hurlford a crucial second goal in a match that ended 1-1.

Garry Fleming volunteered to pull on the gloves (Photo credit - Tigarstorm Photography)

Former Dumbarton ace Fleming showed cat-like reactions to leap across his line and somehow claw a goal-bound deflection on to the post before smothering the rebound.

It was so good we thought we'd show you it in both real time and slow motion.

The save drew gasps from the watching crowd and applause from Kilwinning manager Chris Strain.

“Garry is a leader, said Strain.

"He was the first guy to put his hand up when it came to deciding who to put in goals and he made some great saves."

Fleming in his usual midfield role (Irvine Herald)

Fleming, who saw his hopes of clean sheet dashed by a controversial penalty, insisted he loved every minute of his cameo.

He said: “I wasn’t planning to be involved because I’ve been injured.

"I was really only on the bench to fill the space.

“I think that’s my first time in goal but I fair enjoyed it. Maybe I’ll get another chance at it!

“I went the right way for the penalty but I’ve just not got a strong enough hand to it”

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