Sunderland goalkeeper Alex Bass scores dramatic stoppage-time goal
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Sunderland U21s goalkeeper Alex Bass scores a dramatic stoppage time header to secure a point against bitter rivals Newcastle…and send raucous support away at St James’ Park WILD
- Sunderland faced Newcastle on Monday night in their U21 derby
- Alex Bass scored an equalizer in the 95th minute to save a point for Sunderland
- He joined his teammates in the Newcastle box for their last breather
- The keeper rose above his defender and played the ball on the post
- The ball bounced off the woodwork and hit Bass as he lay on the floor
- The ball rounded Bass and found its way to the back of the net
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Alex Bass scored an equalizer in the 95th minute to save a point for Sunderland in their U21 derby with Newcastle on Monday night.
Bass replicated the goal Alisson scored against West Brom in 2021 by joining his teammates in the Newcastle box and finding his head in the back of the net.
However, Bass later revealed that he had handled the ball and that he was surprised that the goal stood.
Alex Bass scored an equalizer in the 95th minute to save a point for Sunderland in their U21 derby
Bass’ Sunderland teammates were ecstatic and rushed over to the keeper to celebrate
Bass rose above his defender to be the first to reach Ellis Taylor’s cross. He played the ball to the post before scoring in the next phase.
The ball – bouncing off the woodwork – hit the Sunderland goalkeeper who fell to the ground and bounced off the back of the net.
The handful of Sunderland fans in the stadium went crazy. But after the game, Bass admitted that he was actually “handballing” it.
In his post-match interview, Bass said, “I have to admit I handballed it, I didn’t think it would be given.”
It may not have been as slick as Alisson’s goal last season, but Bass’s effort drew similarities to that of the Liverpool goalkeeper.
Alisson scored an incredible header in stoppage time when Liverpool faced West Bromwich Albion in 2021.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker (center) scored against West Brom in 2021
Alisson came in for a corner in extra time and then headed home a crucial goal
Alisson rose above his defender and timed his jump perfectly to head Alexander-Arnold’s throw at home. With the goal, Liverpool won the game 2-1.
Meanwhile, the Brazilian goalkeeper became the first keeper to score in the club’s 129-year history.
Jurgen Klopp was blown away after the game by Alisson’s goal. He said, ‘The technique was absolutely insane!
Klopp added: “He couldn’t have had a better moment. I didn’t yell stay behind, I just let him run.
“When Olivier Giroud scores a goal like that, we say it’s world class and we have to say the same for Ali. If he never does it again, that’s fine with me!’.
The Brazilian looked absolutely delighted after one of the moments of the season