Walsall youngster Archie Bunn scores halfway line stunner for under-18s
Walsall youngster Archie Bunn scored a sensational goal from the halfway line for the under-18s last weekend.
The 17-year-old had pulled it back to 2-2 with a showpiece strike on the cusp of half-time and bagged his brace in the second half during a 4-3 defeat against Oldham Athletic in the EFL Youth Alliance.
Bunn has previous form when it comes to scoring from distance after producing a magnificent 40-yard half-volley in a 5-1 win over Morecambe in December.
The midfielder joined the Saddlers’ youth ranks from Stoke City at under-16 level and was handed his first year scholarship last summer.
In total, Bunn has scored three goals for the under-18s this term - who sit 20th in the EFL Youth Alliance.
Academy prospect Stan Straw signed his first professional contract earlier this week after making five senior appearances in the EFL Trophy.
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