Last-minute goal explained

The term "last-minute goal" is used in sport, primarily association football, to describe a goal scored very late in a game, usually one that affects the outcome of the game. The definition of a "last-minute goal" commonly used is one scored either in the final or penultimate minute of regulation time or extra time, or during stoppage time or injury time.

Last-minute goals are often noteworthy if it allows the scoring team to either take the lead or to equalise.

The "golden goal", briefly used to decide extra time in some tournaments, is not usually considered a last-minute goal, unless they were scored late into extra time. Penalties scored in a shootout are not considered last-minute goals.

Notable last-minute goals

This list of last-minute goals includes notable goals from higher levels of national or international football among major tournaments and qualifying matches.

Continental cup competition

Only matches in the semi-finals and final of European club competitions that changed the outcome of the tie.

Domestic cup

Only finals of primary national domestic cups are included in this section.

Domestic league

Only matches that affected whether a team would win the title or be relegated are included in this section.

International

See also

Notes and References

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