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Atlético’s Correa scores from bench as VAR awards goal after he is taken off

Ángel Correa (No 10) leaps from the bench after his goal was given by VAR following a long check.
Ángel Correa (No 10) leaps from the bench after his goal was given by VAR following a long check. Photograph: Quality Sport Images/Getty Images

The Atlético Madrid winger Ángel Correa achieved the rare feat of being awarded a goal while on the substitutes’ bench as Diego Simeone’s side drew 1-1 with Getafe.

After the hosts missed a number of chances to take a first-half lead at the Metropolitano, Correa fired home on the rebound in the 60th minute – but saw the assistant’s flag raised. The Argentinian was promptly substituted by Simeone only for the referee, Antonio Mateu Lahoz, to award the goal following a lengthy VAR review.

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