Picture: Dibu Martinez’s save on Conceição showed by goal-line technology

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·28 November 2024

Picture: Dibu Martinez’s save on Conceição showed by goal-line technology

Aston Villa have their goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to thank for not conceding against Juventus in their Champions League goalless draw on Wednesday, as he pulled off a miraculous save to deny Francisco Conceição’s header in the second half.

Goal-line technology shows Martinez’s save on Conceição a matter of inches

The Portuguese winger was sure to have put the Bianconeri ahead when he headed the ball at the back post from a corner, but the Argentina international somehow managed to keep it out with one hand.

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Referee Jesus Gil Manzano could only be certain of not allowing the goal thanks to the help of the goal-line technology, as following images showed that the ball hadn’t gone in for a matter of inches.