Goalkeeper ties the knot before playing match, on the same day

It turns out not even a wedding day can stop this committed sportsman from playing for his team. Soon after tying the knot, Queensland Lions football player Luke Borean quickly traded in this tux for his goalkeeper gloves to win a 4-1 victory over Peninsula Power on the very same day.

Borean and partner Ellen Hepburn’s big day clashed with the football match after the COVID-19 pandemic extended the season.

Lions coach Darren Sime told ABC News that he asked Borean to help him prepare reserve keeper Ryan Murphy for the match, but Boren told him it’s all under control.

“‘There was never any hesitation. Soccer has always come first with us,” Ellen said. “And, come on, it’s Luke, so what else was going to happen?”

The pair said ‘I do’ to one another on Saturday, November 21. Soon after exchanging vows, the pair headed out to Brisbane where Borean joined his team to compete in the match. Hepburn, still in her wedding gown, cheered her new husband on from the sidelines.

“Obviously the club would never, ever stand in the way of a player’s wedding, you have to celebrate those moments,” said coach Sime. “But they chose to celebrate that moment with us, which we’re really thankful for.”

“It is not every day you get to bring your bride and wedding party to a game of football!!” joked the Lions social media. “Tonight, Luke Borean our goalkeeper married his partner, Ellen Hepburn in a great ceremony. They enjoyed the reception and then all headed out to Peninsula to watch Luke play for a spot in next week’s grand final.”