Dad goes viral after pushing son to save goal

This Welsh father is going viral after pushing over his son to stop a goal during an under-8s football match.

Footage shows the moment the boy’s dad pushes him to stop the ball from going in the goal. The ball then bounces off the player.

Initially, it seems the dad is successful. However, as the boy gets back on his feet, one of the opponents takes a shot and scores.

The video, captured in Aberystwyth on November 3, is going viral on Twitter with more than 12 million views.