The Bianconeri Snatch Dramatic Draw Following Goal-Filled Second Half Clash Against Dortmund
Englishman L. Kelly netted an equaliser deep into stoppage time of injury time to salvage a draw for the Italian giants following a thrilling goal-laden second half in Turin against Borussia.
The Defender’s Comeback After Spot-Kick Error
Defender Kelly – signed from Newcastle in the summer – had given away a spot-kick to allow the visitors to make it 4-2, before he responded Vlahovic's late equaliser by heading home a delivery from the Serbia striker two minutes.
Quiet Opening Gives Way to Scoring Frenzy
Both teams produced much of note in the opening 45 minutes as they cancelled each other out in midfield.
Initial 45 minutes failed to excite many spectators, but those who stuck around were treated to an explosion of thrilling action after halftime – as Juventus fought back three times, as eight goals scored after the 51st minute.
It is just the second-ever Champions League match in which eight goals were netted in one half, following the second half of Bayern Munich's 9-2 victory over Dinamo Zagreb the previous campaign.
Back-and-Forth Action
Adeyemi gave Dortmund the opener when he neatly maneuvered the ball just outside the area and guided it into the far corner.
The German side improved considerably with their finishing, however, 11 minutes after, a moment of brilliance from Juve by Yildiz resulted in the young star curling a stunning strike into the far top corner from range.
Under two minutes later and Dortmund were back in front, as Nmecha delivering another exquisite finish curling a first-time effort into the top corner.
But there were always more turns to come, and Vlahovic coolly finishing when one-on-one less than two minutes to tie again.
Late Drama
After surrendering the lead twice, BVB retook the lead once again as Couto, sprinting into the penalty area, drilled a powerful shot inside the post, just beyond the outstretched hand of the goalkeeper.
Bensebaini doubled Dortmund's lead from the penalty spot after ex- U21 star Kelly touched the ball inside the area.
But the Serbian blasted a last-gasp shot in off the woodwork then assisting former club back Kelly to seal a late equalizer.
