The Bianconeri Rescue Dramatic Draw After Goal-Filled Second Half Showdown With Dortmund
British defender Lloyd Kelly netted an equaliser deep into stoppage time of added time to salvage a draw for Juventus following a thrilling eight-goal second half in Turin to Dortmund.
The Defender’s Redemption After Spot-Kick Error
Centre-back Kelly – signed from Newcastle this offseason – conceded a spot-kick to allow the visitors to go 4-2, before he responded Dusan Vlahovic's 94th-minute leveler with a headed goal a delivery from Vlahovic two minutes.
Quiet Opening Leads to Goal Fest
Both teams produced much of note in the opening 45 minutes as they neutralized one another in midfield.
The first half failed to excite many spectators, but those who persisted witnessed a burst of real excitement after halftime – with the hosts came from behind three times, as eight goals coming after the 51st minute.
This marks only the second Champions League game in which eight goals were netted in one half, after the second half in Bayern's 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb the previous campaign.
Rollercoaster Action
Adeyemi gave Dortmund the first goal after he neatly maneuvered the ball just outside the area and placed it past the keeper.
Dortmund stepped up with their finishing, but, little over 10 minutes later, a piece of brilliance from Juve by Yildiz ended with the Turkey international curling a wonderful effort into the far top corner from distance.
Under 120 seconds passed before Dortmund were back in front, as Nmecha producing another exquisite shot curling a one-time strike into the top corner.
Yet the drama continued with more turns around the corner, and Vlahovic coolly finishing when one-on-one less than later to tie again.
Stoppage-Time Heroics
Having lost the lead twice, Dortmund seized the lead again when Yan Couto, sprinting towards the Juve box, drilled a low drive inside of the post, narrowly past the outstretched hand of the goalkeeper.
Ramy Bensebaini extended Dortmund's lead from the penalty spot after former U21 star Kelly touched the ball in his box.
However Vlahovic fired a late effort in off the woodwork then assisting ex- Bristol City and Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly to seal an injury-time draw.
