The Bianconeri Snatch Thrilling Tie After Goal-Filled Second Period Clash With Borussia Dortmund
British defender Lloyd Kelly scored a leveler deep into stoppage time of added time to rescue a draw for Juventus following a thrilling eight-goal second period in Turin against Borussia.
Kelly’s Comeback Following Penalty Error
Defender Kelly – signed from Newcastle this offseason – conceded a penalty to allow Dortmund to go 4-2, but he responded Vlahovic's late leveler by heading home a delivery from Vlahovic two minutes.
Slow Start Gives Way to Goal Fest
Both teams produced much of note in the opening 45 minutes while they cancelled each other out in the middle.
Initial 45 minutes would not have enthused viewers, but those who persisted witnessed a burst of thrilling action after halftime – as Juventus fought back on three occasions, as eight goals coming after the 51st minute.
It is just the second Champions League game in which eight goals have been scored in one half, following the latter period in Bayern's 9-2 victory against Zagreb last season.
Rollercoaster Second Half
Karim Adeyemi gave Dortmund the first goal after he neatly maneuvered possession on the edge the area and guided it into the far corner.
The German side stepped up with their finishing, but, little over 10 minutes after, a moment of Juventus magic from Kenan Yildiz ended with the young star curling a wonderful effort top bins from distance.
Under 120 seconds passed and Dortmund were again ahead, with Felix Nmecha producing another sublime finish curling a one-time strike into the top corner.
But there were always further twists around the corner, and Vlahovic slotted home when one-on-one less than later to tie once more.
Late Drama
After surrendering the lead twice, BVB seized control again as Couto, sprinting into the penalty area, 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 when former U21 star Kelly handled it inside the area.
However the Serbian blasted a late effort in off the frame then assisting former club back Lloyd Kelly to secure an injury-time equalizer.
