Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Reuters and Guardian sport

RARE PHOTOS: Atletico s correa scores from bench as var awards goal after he is taken off | Rare Historical Photos

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.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.