Russian footballer scores 21 goals in single match

Russian striker Artem Legin achieved a remarkable feat by scoring 21 goals in a single match during the Tula regional championship.

Legin set this record while playing for his team Khimik against Devyatka in the 23rd round of the tournament, with Khimik winning 23-0.

According to Russia Today, Legin needed just two minutes to open his scoring, netting his first goal in the second minute and completing his tally in the 88th minute.

Teammates Mikhail Rusakov and Daniil Dubrovolskiy scored Khimik's other two goals.

Legin has now reached 56 goals this season, continuing his impressive form for the team.

Khimik leads the championship table with 58 points from 22 matches, having scored 131 goals and conceded just 13. In contrast, Devyatka sits at the bottom with 10 points, 20 goals scored, and 152 conceded.