The deflection wrong-footed Atalanta's goalkeeper who had been positioned correctly for the initial strike, and the ball looped over his outstretched hand and dropped into the net just inside the far post.
ROMA 4-4 ATALANTA
The Olimpico exploded again with noise that was deafening—Roma's sections erupting in celebration while their players sprinted toward the goalscorer who had his arms spread wide—and the momentum had swung violently once more.
Atalanta's players stood with hands on their heads processing what had just happened, and Demien clapped his hands once loudly while shouting "Come on! Focus! Still time!" to his teammates who looked deflated.
"Unbelievable drama!" the lead commentator shouted over the crowd noise. "Four-four! Roma level again just before the break in extra time! This match refuses to die!"
