'I didn't know what the record was:' Southampton striker Shane Long delights in surprise that he is fastest Premier League goalscorer in history Shane Long scored after 7.69 seconds to put his side up against Watford Southampton booted the ball up the pitch and he dinked a finish over Ben Foster Long admitted he had no idea he'd claimed the record until after the match He added: 'It's just disappointing that it wasn't a goal to get three points'
By Press Association Reporter
Published: 06:44 BST, 24 April 2019 | Updated: 06:54 BST, 24 April 2019
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Shane Long had no idea he had scored the fastest goal in Premier League history in Southampton's 1-1 draw at Watford.
The 32-year-old Republic of Ireland striker fired the Saints ahead after just 7.69 seconds at Vicarage Road.
It was not enough to secure Ralph Hasenhuttl's side all three points in their bid to stave off relegation as Andre Gray equalised for Watford in the final minute.
Shane Long scored the fastest goal in Premier League history after just 7.69 seconds
Long chipped a finish over Ben Foster to put Saints ahead against Watford at Vicarage Road
'It's nice,' Long told Saints' official website.
