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Footballer booked for climbing ladder to change score after penalty

Luis Acuna took over scoreboard duties after dispatching his penalty
Luis Acuna took over scoreboard duties after dispatching his penalty Copyright  MYNOR CU OXOM
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By Luke Hurst
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A player took it upon himself to change the score on the scoreboard after dispatching a crucial 80th minute penalty.

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Footballers often get themselves into the referee's book by over-celebrating important goals.

Luis Acuna, who plays for Guatemalan second division side Deportivo Carcha, climbed his way into trouble after putting away a late penalty.

Immediately after hitting the back of the net, he scaled a ladder behind the goal and took it upon himself to change the score on the scoreboard.

The referee showed him a yellow card, but his penalty was decisive as his team ended up winning the match 1-0.

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