In a stunning turn of events, Qarabag came from behind to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt in their Champions League match. With just seconds left on the clock, the Azerbaijani side scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to deal Frankfurt a crushing blow and all but guarantee their own place in the Champions League play-offs.
The visitors had been in control for much of the contest, with Frankfurt's clinical finishing having them 2-1 up at halftime. However, Qarabag refused to give up, launching a furious second-half resurgence that ultimately paid off in the most dramatic fashion possible.
As the clock ticked down, Frankfurt's hopes of securing a playoff spot began to slip away, and it was only a matter of time before the home team capitalised on their opponents' fatigue. And then, in a moment that will be remembered for ages to come, Qarabag's substitute striker popped up from the edge of the box to score the winning goal, sending the home crowd into raptures.
For Frankfurt, the result was a bitter pill to swallow, particularly given the significance of the match. A defeat now looks likely to cost them their place in the Champions League play-offs, and will surely leave them feeling gutted and frustrated. Meanwhile, Qarabag's victory has sent shockwaves throughout the footballing world, and is sure to be remembered for its sheer drama and unpredictability.
The visitors had been in control for much of the contest, with Frankfurt's clinical finishing having them 2-1 up at halftime. However, Qarabag refused to give up, launching a furious second-half resurgence that ultimately paid off in the most dramatic fashion possible.
As the clock ticked down, Frankfurt's hopes of securing a playoff spot began to slip away, and it was only a matter of time before the home team capitalised on their opponents' fatigue. And then, in a moment that will be remembered for ages to come, Qarabag's substitute striker popped up from the edge of the box to score the winning goal, sending the home crowd into raptures.
For Frankfurt, the result was a bitter pill to swallow, particularly given the significance of the match. A defeat now looks likely to cost them their place in the Champions League play-offs, and will surely leave them feeling gutted and frustrated. Meanwhile, Qarabag's victory has sent shockwaves throughout the footballing world, and is sure to be remembered for its sheer drama and unpredictability.