Watch ex-Man Utd star Javier Hernandez’s horror miss from just a yard out in LA Galaxy’s win over Austin
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JAVIER HERNANDEZ endured a moment to forget as he missed from just a yard out on Sunday evening.
The former Manchester United ace was in MLS action for LA Galaxy against Austin FC.
Showing his trademark movement, Hernandez managed to get free at the back post.
Winger Kevin Cabral found him perfectly from the right flank, with the striker having a tap in to score.
But incredibly, Hernandez blazed his shot over the bar.
The Mexican sank to the turf in horror, covering his face with his hands.
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Luckily for the 33-year-old, his side were able to win 1-0, courtesy of Marco Delgado's early effort.
Aside from his nightmare moment against Austin, Hernandez has been in decent form so far this term.
He has scored five goals in nine MLS outings as captain of the Galaxy.
Goals have tended to follow since Chicharito left Old Trafford in 2015.
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He banged in 39 in 76 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen, before returning to the Prem with West Ham.
An inconsistent patch followed, although he did manage 17 goals for the Hammers.
After just nine outings for Sevilla he left Europe for the US, where he has scored consistently for the Galaxy.
He has bagged 24 goals in 43 appearances since moving to LA, although he is still chasing his first trophy since moving to the States.