Evgeni Chernov pulls a wonderful goal-line clearance to make his side win against Lokomotiv Moscow to remain his side on top of the league.
Goal-line clearances are certainly thrilling and exciting in nature, but most of the times, it has the ability to change the outcome of a game, same happened in this case also.
When Evgeni Chernov made a goal-line clearance against Lokomotiv Moscow in the dying moments of the game, and it was not any usual kind of save inches away from the goal-line.
The full-back had to clear the ball off the line twice in seconds with Chernov literally throwing his body back over the line from inside the goal to stop the second shot going in, an incredible sight to watch.
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How’s this for a last minute, match winning, double, goal-line clearance from Rostov’s Evgeny Chernov?!
— Russian Football News (@RusFootballNews) August 31, 2019
The double save by Chernov was a winner for Rostov, The tea, were 2-1 up away at Lokomotiv Moscow and in injury time when the hosts looked certain to score an equalizer, with Rostov keeper Egor Baburin well and truly beaten.
Due to this goal-line save, Rostov was able to maintain the lead in the game, and eventually won the game, which helped the Russian side to remain at the top of the league table.
Now, Rostov are three points ahead of Lokomotiv Moscow, below them are Spartak Moscow and Zenit Petersbur, who are set to face each tonight.
This tackle is considered as one of the best defensive displays in the Europe, and Chernov has gained fame due to his near to impossible.