LAURA WOODS awkwardly “caught one on the back of the head” after a blunder from Shay Given.
The bizarre incident occurred as the pair presented TNT Sports’ coverage of Newcastle’s Champions League defeat to Barcelona.
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Marcus Rashford’s brilliant brace saw the Spaniards win 2-1 at St James’ Park.
But there was plenty of action off the pitch as Woods delivered a live broadcast for TV.
The popular host was joined by Toon legend Given and Chelsea icon Joe Cole.
They gave their pre-match thoughts as players from both sides warmed up.
However, Woods was forced into an emergency manoeuvre when a stray ball was kicked her way by mistake.
She skillfully ducked down just in time as the football sailed over her..
However, Woods received a knock to the back of her head following a blunder from Given.
The ex-Prem goalie attempted to deflect the ball by lifting his leg.
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But in doing so, Given ended up accidentally knocking his microphone against Woods’ head.
It caused her to give a panicked smile as Given swiftly moved in check if she was ok.
Thankfully, there was no damage done.
Speaking after, Woods said: “I’m a little bit nervous standing here.
“I just had to dodge a ball and you (Given) actually got me on the back of the head.
“Thank you very much for that one. I was trying to be graceful and caught one in the back of the head.”
It’s not the first on-air moment from this week that Woods will want to put behind her.
On Wednesday night at Anfield she was left red-faced after a slip when talking about Virgil van Dijk.
