I remember the 1994 World Cup in that match between Colombia and USA where USA had to win with 2:1 scores courtesy of an own goal from the Colombian Andres Escobar which was believed to have made USA won that game leading to the disqualification of the Colombia to the next round. It was gathered that Escobar was shot dead while inside his car days after that game. An action organized by a punter who lost his huge bet because of that 2:1 loss of Colombia to USA team. The idea was that it was the own goal from Escobar that help USA to win and qualify in that game. Although the culprits were arrest and penalized.
In recent times we have witnessed countless own goals from player's in football competitors from the EPL, La Liga, Bundles Liga, Serie A etc which had to change the outcome of a match that would have ended in favour of their team.
Now bringing this to gamblers of today; how do you feel when the team you bet in favour of lost the game due to an own goal from one of the teammate's?
1. Do you get vexed up at the player?
2. Do you take it as a common loss by the team just like other days? or
3. Do you curse the player for that?
OK, good discussion I must say...
Personally, I've never had such experience of betting on a team who ended up losing the match because or due to an own goal from one of the team or club player, so, because I lack this experience, I may not really understand how hurtful it may be or feel, but if I must answer the question, I did say in simple terms that "what will be will always be", that is, at the end of the day, a club that has been destined to win a match definitely will win, and the means through which the club win or won doesn't really matter.
So, if for instance, I ever find my self in such a situation, I will gladly accept it as one of the common loses just as other days, and it's important we understand that..
1. Vexing wont turn the table around, what has happened has happened, forget it and move on, esle, you just end up hurting those around you, as well as hurt yourself the more.
2. Cursing the player won't stop the player from getting paid his weekly salary, no body is above mistake, see the own goal as a mistake the player made and forgive him, as well as forgive yourself, and enjoy peace of mind.