UAE striker Ali Mabkhout recognised by Guinness World Records for fastest Asian Cup goal

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  Mabkhout signs a UAE shirt to celebrate his record goal.

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  Mabkhout was awarded the Asian Cup golden boot after finishing the tournament top goal-scorer with 5.

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  Mabkhout signs a football during the ceremony.

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  Mabkhout's goals at the Asian Cup included two against Qatar, one against Japan in the quarter-final, a penalty in the third place playoff and of course, his record-breaker against Bahrain.

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  Mabkhout stands proudly with his Guinness World Records certificate.

UAE striker Ali Mabkhout has been officially recognised by the Guinness World Records for the fastest ever goal scored in the AFC Asian Cup when he struck after 14 seconds against Bahrain.

The Al Jazira forward, who ended the tournament as top-scorer with five goals, latched onto a clipped cross by midfielder Omar Abdulrahman before taking a touch to take the ball away from the goalkeeper and slot home.

The UAE went on to win the match 2-1 before eventually reaching the semi-finals where they were defeated by hosts — and eventual champions — Australia.

All photos courtesy UAE FA

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