Fans say ‘Maradona would be proud’ as non-league star PUNCHES ball into net to score ‘Hand of Harry’

A NON-LEAGUE star has been compared to Diego Maradona after PUNCHING the ball into a goal.

Harry Pritchard netted in Barnet’s FA Cup defeat to Newport County in bizarre circumstances.

Maradona calling @BarnetFC have one back before half-time, thanks to Harry Pritchard’s hand… yes, hand!#EmiratesFACup | #BARvNEW | @BarnetFC pic.twitter.com/Mq1neMqX63

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) December 12, 2023

XHarry Pritchard scored with his hand against Newport County[/caption]

The midfielder appeared to punch the ball into the goal while his side was 2-0 down.

The goal was given despite footage revealing that Pritchard, 31, used his hand to guide the ball past Nick Townsend.

Fans spotted the handball and flocked to social media to comment.

One fan posted: “Best ‘committed header’ I’ve ever seen.”

A second commented: “Diego [Maradona] would have been proud.”

A third wrote: “Maradona alive and well and living in Barnet.”

A fourth said: “Hand of Harry.”

A fifth joked: “Maradona calling.”

Another added: “Another hand of god.”

The goal proved to be a consolation for the non-league side as Newport went on to win 4-1.

Barnet boss Dean Brennan admitted that the goal should not have counted after the game.

He told club media: “We were a bit lucky, I was told it was a handball.

GettyDean Brennan admitted it was handball after the game[/caption]

“I have seen it back and it is a clear handball from Pritch.”