Ex-Leeds star scores 'fastest goal ever' just TWO SECONDS into match

RYAN HALL scored just 2.31 seconds into the game between Croydon FC and Cockfosters last weekend.

The former Leeds and Crystal Palace star, 36, took aim straight from kick-off.

Ryan Hall had a chance straight from the kick-offCredit:

The ball sailed through the south London skyCredit:

Hall, 36, was mobbed by his astonished teammatesCredit:

To his surprise, Hall's shot went over the helpless goalkeeper and inside.

Fans in the crowd were stunned, thinking they might have witnessed the fastest goal ever.

After the match, Croydon tweeted: “The goal was timed at 2.31 seconds, which we believe is the fastest goal in the world in senior football.”

They then tagged Guinness World Records and asked if they could confirm if this was indeed the fastest goal ever.

Croydon did receive a response, with Guinness World Reciords writing: “What a hit, son, what a hit.”

However, they could not confirm whether this was the fastest goal in the world.

Saudi Arabian striker Nawaf Al Abed scored in 2.4 seconds during a match between Al-Hilal and Al-Shoalah in a Prince Faisal bin Fahad Cup match.

Amazingly, the goal was subsequently not recognized by FIFA as Al-Hilal reportedly fielded too many players over the age of 21.

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Scot Gavin Stokes scored 2.1 seconds into Maryhill's clash with Clydebank in the West of Scotland Super League First Division in 2017.

While it may not have been quite the fastest goal in the world, Hall's strike did set Croydon on their way to a 3-0 victory.

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The Trams are currently eighth in the Southern Counties East Football League.

Hall only joined Croydon from Beckenham Town earlier this month.

The Trams are the sixth non-league team the winger has played for since his last EFL spell with Luton in 2016.

His most notable spell was at Southend between 2010 and 2013, when he earned a move to Leeds by scoring 23 goals and providing 39 assists in 105 appearances.