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Goalkeeper Scores Late Winner in Champions League Thriller
30 Jan
Summary
- Anatoliy Trubin scored a stoppage-time header to secure Benfica's UCL playoff spot.
- Goalkeepers have a history of scoring memorable and dramatic last-minute goals.
- Notable goal-scoring keepers include Jimmy Glass, Peter Schmeichel, and Alisson.

Anatoliy Trubin etched his name into Champions League history with a dramatic header in the eighth minute of stoppage time, securing Benfica a 4-2 victory over Real Madrid. This unlikely goal propelled Benfica into the playoffs, decided by goal difference. The Ukrainian goalkeeper's decisive strike highlighted a history of memorable goals scored by custodians.
Veteran keeper Jimmy Glass achieved iconic status for Carlisle United in 1999, scoring a volley to save the team from relegation. Peter Schmeichel also found the net for Manchester United and Aston Villa, while Liverpool's Alisson scored a winning header in 2021. These moments underscore the potential for goalkeepers to become last-minute saviors.




