Juventus player, Federico Gatti, scored a bizarre own goal in the dying embers of the match against Sassuolo on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
Juventus were trailing 3-2 at the time, and Gatti was trying to help his team find an equaliser.
However, Gatti made a terrible mistake as he tried to play a backpass to his goalkeeper, Wojciech Szczesny. Gatti didn’t look over his shoulder as he played the pass, and Szczesny was out of his goal. The ball rolled into the empty net, giving Sassuolo a 4-2 victory.
Gatti’s own goal was a major blow to Juventus, who were hoping to close the gap on the Serie A leaders. It was also a personal setback for Gatti, who has been one of the most impressive players for Juventus this season.
However, Gatti’s teammates were supportive of him after the match.
“Federico is a great player, and he will learn from this mistake,” said Juventus captain Leonardo Bonucci. “We are all behind him.”
Gatti also apologized to the fans for his mistake.
“I am so sorry for the own goal,” Gatti said. “I let my team down. I will try my best to make it up to them in the next match.”
Gatti’s own goal was a reminder of the fine line between success and failure. Even the best players can make mistakes, and it is important to learn from them and move on.
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