A timely Getty Images picture of Mile Jedinak's sensational free kick to give Australia a 2-1 lead over world champions Germany shows that it could have been an even better strike than first thought.
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As the ball edges over the heads of of the German defenders, towards Ron-Robert Zieler's goal, a bright red light can be seen to the right of the last defender in the wall. A person in a dark coat with what looks to be a blue shirt or scarf showing around the neckline is seated closest to the aisle.
The person's hand is raised to their shoulder level, as you may hold a torch, and a light is clearly shining from the clasped hand.
This photograph has our office divided. Is that a laser or a camera in the hand of the cloaked fan ?
It certainly had no affect on the end result of the stunning strike which was the highlight of the Socceroos' encouraging 2-2 draw.
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If it is a camera then that fan has snared a fantastic memento of the game. If it is a laser then it is another example of an annoying trend that has recently blighted sport.
Last year, Australian five-eighth Bernard Foley was targeted by green laser beams on his face and missed two crucial kicks when Australia trailed Argentina towards a Test they eventually lost 21-17.
Western Sydney Wanderers goalkeeper Ante Covic was also targeted during the Asian Champions League win over Saudi Arabia giant's Al-Hilal by the Riyadh, although that did not prevent him from making a series of great saves.
"There was a whole bunch of them out there doing whatever they could to distract me," said Covic after the game.
"It's just more of pain in the backside really ... I spoke to the ref at half-time.
"I mean, what do you do? Sixty-three thousand people and 20 or 30 of them shining lasers, not much you can do. But in the end we're the ones smiling."
