Atletico Madrid could barely have picked a more bitter fashion in which to drop two points on the opening day of their Champions League campaign, as they conceded a last-minute equaliser against Lazio, from their goalkeeper Ivan Provedel of all players.
Provedel had made a number of good saves to prevent Atletico sealing the match as it was, but was sent forward for a final corner. Cleared away initially, Provedel shaped his run beautifully to meet a perfect Luis Alberto cross, and find the far corner.
LAZIO KEEPER IVAN PROVEDEL SCORES IN THE 95TH MINUTE!!! 🤯
THE LAST TOUCH OF THE GAME!
WHAT THE #UCL IS ALL ABOUT 👏 pic.twitter.com/dmEBffFIEi
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) September 19, 2023
🚨 LAZIO GOALKEEPER IVAN PROVEDEL SCORES WITH THE LAST TOUCH OF THE GAME 🚨
Only the second keeper in Champions League HISTORY to score a non-penalty. 😱 pic.twitter.com/wMpUhnMwg7
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) September 19, 2023
The Lazio's goalkeeper IVAN PROVEDEL has better movement in opposition box than some forwards. The header was superb. pic.twitter.com/7YsxZJMoEX
— (fan) Thon (@_thonX) September 20, 2023
His finish was that of a seasoned forward, and looked like second nature. in spite of his position. The reality is, Provedel has history.
Two and a half years previously, Provedel also found a 95th-minute equaliser for Juve Stabia, his team at the time. In Serie B, his side were 2-1 down to Ascoli, when Provedel came up and rose to meet a ball into the box. On that occasion too, Provedel shows decent finishing ability.
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While Colchoneros and Diego Simeone no doubt feel sick to their stomachs about conceding so late, Lazio Manager Maurizio Sarri felt justice had been done.
Maurizio Sarri feels Ivan Provedel's dramatic equaliser last night was justice done. #AtleticoMadrid #sslazio
📹©UEFA 2023 pic.twitter.com/VJZnENmjVT
— Football España (@footballespana_) September 20, 2023