Uruguayan’s 103rd minute goal sees Atlético past Red on away goals
Forlán, Atlético Stun Liverpool In Extra Time, Make Europa Final
Within eight minutes on Thursday, Anfield saw their Europa League final aspirations provided then revoked, with an extra time goal from Atlético Madrid sending the Spaniards on to Hamburg, their 1-2 loss putting them past Liverpool on away goals.
It was in the 103rd minute that Diego Forlán ended his conspicuously quiet day, finding himself open at Pepe Reina’s far post to meet a cross from Atlético’s right flank. The Uruguayan striker’s finish brought Atléti within one on the day, countering Yossi Benayoun’s goal eight minutes earlier.
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