stoppage time

British

noun

sport another name for injury time

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The sides looked set for extra time but Bensebaini's poor night continued when he connected with Krstovic's head late in stoppage time.

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The 22-year-old also scored a late winner against Fulham and rescued a point against West Ham deep into stoppage time in United's previous outing.

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But their wastefulness in front of goal cost them as Zian Flemming headed in from a corner in stoppage time.

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The Argentine World Cup winner then slotted in deep into stoppage time and this time the goal did stand despite Hugo Ekitike standing in an offside position earlier in the move.

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Gyokeres had the last word, holding off Archie Gray to fire home in stoppage time as Tottenham fans flooded to the exits.

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