Hull City goalkeeper Steve Harper has defended Chelsea counterpart Thibaut Courtois after he found himself on the receiving end of a 60-yard goal by Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam.
The Belgian international was caught off his line by Adam's long-range thunderbolt in the 44th minute of the Blues' 2-1 win over the Potters at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Harper, once beaten by a shot from his own half by Liverpool's Xabi Alonso, told BBC Sport: "The days of a goalkeeper with his starting position standing under the crossbar are long gone.
"They do such a good job sweeping up behind their defence that far outweighs and counters being done over your head once in a blue moon like that.
"For me it's not a mistake, it's a fantastic execution from Charlie."
Adam's goal has been lauded as one of the greatest goals in recent years.
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