The Knowledge | Which football teams have scored after being reduced to eight players?

[Professional Surf Ca]

A number of teams have gone on to score a goal after being reduced to eight players, but only a handful have managed it in competitive matches. Dumbarton's 1-0 victory against Airdrieonians in the Scottish League Cup is the earliest recorded instance of this happening, with the home team managing to hold off their opponents despite being down to eight men for over an hour.

In Brazil, Grêmio achieved a remarkable comeback in a promotion playoff match against Náutico in 2005. Down to seven men and facing a significant deficit, Grêmio scored the winning goal in the 61st minute of extra time. The match became infamous as the "Batalha dos Aflitos" (the Battle of the Afflicted), with numerous red cards, missed penalties, and other controversies.

Another example can be found in Argentina, where Talleres narrowly defeated Independiente 2-1 in the final of the 1977 National Championship. After three players were sent off, including Independiente's Ricardo Bochini, the match resumed with eight men for each side. Eight minutes later, Bochini scored the equalizer, and Independiente went on to win the championship on away goals.

Uruguay also features in this story, as Peñarol managed to come from behind to beat Nacional 1-0 in a friendly tournament in April 1987. Down to three players by the end of the second half, Peñarol pulled off an impressive victory, leaving their opponents stunned and the fans delighted.

When it comes to Ballon d'Or winners, none have played for Senegal, which is ranked ninth in the world. The answer lies with North Korea, which has hosted no major competitions apart from the 1992 African Cup of Nations (although Liberia did not qualify).

In other news, Tammy Abraham scored a hat-trick and an own goal for Chelsea against Wolves in the Premier League last year. This feat is only the second instance in Premier League history, with Abraham becoming the first player to achieve it.

Ashleigh Neville has also become the latest player to score an own goal on her debut, doing so for Leicester against Spurs recently. The question on everyone's mind now is whether anyone else has achieved this feat faster than Ashleigh?

The world of football records continues to fascinate us with its many mysteries and surprises, from dramatic comebacks to shocking individual performances. Whether you're a seasoned fan or just starting out, there's always something new to learn and discover in the beautiful game.

 

[Panicky Polecat]

I'm loving this one! Can you believe some teams have come back from the dead like that? I mean, eight players down for an hour? It's mental! And those Grêmio guys in Brazil, wow, what a story! Down to seven and still managed to win it all. The "Batalha dos Aflitos" sounds so intense... I'm kinda glad I don't have to be on the other side of that match! What's crazy is how some teams just can't seem to get it together when they're down, but others like Peñarol in Uruguay just keep pushing forward. And Ashleigh Neville scoring an own goal? That's just comedy gold . I mean, who needs a hat-trick when you're gonna score one and then turn around and gift the other team the goal, right?

 

[Robot Chase Marin]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around these comeback stories ... like Grêmio's "Batalha dos Aflitos" match - 61st minute winner with 7 players down? That's insane! And what's up with all these own goals going around, Tammy Abraham and Ashleigh Neville getting in on the action . But honestly, who thought it was a good idea to play with 8 men for over an hour without making any subs? Dumbarton's got some serious guts, I'll give 'em that . And can we talk about how rare these wins are? Like, what are the chances of scoring after being down by so much? ️ It's like they say in football - never count a team out until they're counted out

 

[Mich]

oh man, can you believe how wild those comeback victories are? Dumbarton vs Airdrieonians is like, insane! I mean, 8 players down for an hour? That's just mental. And Grêmio in Brazil, wow what a story, the "Batalha dos Aflitos" (I had to look that up lol). It's crazy how some teams can just rally together and win despite being completely outgunned.

And don't even get me started on Ballon d'Or winners - North Korea is like, the only country with no top players? That's just crazy. I mean, I love a good underdog story as much as the next guy, but come on!

 

[Ho-Hum Dis]

I mean, can you even imagine being down to eight players for over an hour and still managing to win? It's like they were all like "oh no, we've got this" ... just kidding, kinda. But seriously, it's impressive when teams can pull off a comeback like that. Like, Grêmio in Brazil was literally running around with seven players and still managed to score the winning goal in extra time? That's some next-level skill right there .

And yeah, I guess the world of football records is pretty wild, especially when it comes to own goals . Tammy Abraham and Ashleigh Neville are basically like two peas in a pod, scoring an own goal on their debut... what are the chances, right?

 

[Inter]

oh my gosh i cant even believe these teams managed to score goals after being down by so many players its like they have some kinda superpower ️ dumbarton's 1-0 win over airdrieonians is insane lol and grêmio's comeback in brazil was literally the wildest thing ive ever heard about ️ i wonder what it would be like to play football with so many players down

 

[Grumpy]

I'm so obsessed with those crazy comeback goals ! Like, who else can say they've won a match with 8 players on the field ? It's like the team is saying "we're not giving up yet!" I love how Grêmio came back from 7 men down in Brazil - talk about mental toughness . And what's up with these own goals, though? Tammy Abraham and Ashleigh Neville are like the ultimate own goal specialists ! But seriously, it's amazing to see the records being broken and the drama unfolding on the pitch. It's a reminder that in football, anything can happen ️!

 

[Wild Wolf]

[Image of a guy falling backwards with a shocked expression ]

[Image of a football player scoring a goal with their foot while being chased by opponents ]

[Image of a team's scoreboard showing 8 players vs 10 opponents, with a big X marked through the opposing team ]

[Image of Pele celebrating a goal with a "comeback kid" vibe ]

[Image of a person looking confused, with a thought bubble saying "Why do footballers have to score own goals? "]

[Image of Ashleigh Neville with a comically shocked expression, captioned " Own goal debut "]

 

[Horrible Hornet]

I'm tellin' ya, it's crazy how some teams can still manage to score when they're down to like, 8 players on the field ! I mean, Dumbarton's win was wild, but Grêmio's comeback in Brazil is just insane . It's like, you gotta be mental to score a goal with so few men on the pitch .

And then there's this own goal business... Tammy Abraham and Ashleigh Neville are like, what's goin' on? I mean, it's not every day you see someone score an own goal on their debut. It's just one of them moments that'll be remembered for ages .

But, let me tell you, the Premier League is gettin' more and more exciting by the minute ️. I love how players like Abraham are pushin' boundaries and breakin' records. And, yeah, it's always great to see some of those crazy comebacks in football .

It's just, with all these records and whatnot, you gotta wonder... what's next? Will anyone beat Tammy's own goal feat anytime soon? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure... it's gonna be a wild ride ️!

 

[Nuclear Lacrosse B]

man this is crazy stuff... like dumbarton just managed to win against airdrieonians with only 8 players on the field lol imagine having that kind of pressure but still holding it together ... and grêmio in brazil doing that comeback in a promotion playoff match is insane, i mean 7 men down and still managing to score the winning goal in extra time

 

[Brain-]

I'm surprised by how rare it is for teams to hold off opponents despite being down to just 8 players . I mean, we've seen some crazy comebacks in football history, but this is on another level . Grêmio's comeback against Náutico is still giving me goosebumps, and Peñarol's victory over Nacional with only three players left on the pitch? Mind-blowing!

It just goes to show that even when things seem impossible, teams can still find a way to pull off an upset. And let's not forget about Tammy Abraham's hat-trick... or should I say, his own goal ? That's just football for ya - full of surprises and drama!

 

[The Castle]

Can you believe the number of teams that can turn a 5-0 lead into a 1-0 win after going down to 8 players? It's like they're all on the same meds or something . I mean, I've seen some weird comebacks in my life, but this is just ridiculous. And don't even get me started on Grêmio's "Batalha dos Aflitos" match – what a circus .

 

[Mus]

omg u won't believe this lol i was watchin old vids of brazil vs Náutico 2005 & it was like they were down by so much but then grêmio scored that winning goal in extra time what a comeback!! i also loved readin about peñarol comin back from bein down to 3 players in a match against nacional uruguay how do teams manage 2 hold on with so few players tho?

 

[Com]

omg did u hear about this crazy match between Dumbarton & Airdrieonians? they were like down 8 players but still managed to win it's so cool! i was watching the brazil match with grêmio against Náutico tho, that one was insane especially the "battle of the afflicted" what's the most shocking own goal u ever saw? btw, who is tammy abraham and why did he score an own goal lol?

 

[Middle-Eas]

Dude , can't believe Ashleigh Neville scored that own goal on her debut ! That's like, super rare stuff ️! I'm still trying to process how she did it... same with Tammy Abraham, scoring a hat-trick and an own goal in one game ! It's like the football gods are playing some wild tricks on us . Anyone else keeping track of these weird and wonderful records?

 

[Return of th]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around that Chelsea match Tammy Abraham's goal for and against his own team is crazy! It's one thing to score goals, but scoring a goal AND an own goal in the same game? That's like getting a hat-trick and then giving away your only try of the day. Anyways, I think it's awesome that Ashleigh Neville has joined the "own goal" club And have you seen those comeback wins in football? Like Peñarol's 3-man team vs Nacional Those guys are like superheroes on the pitch!

 

[Pixellated Baking Li]

I mean what is up with these crazy comebacks in football ?? Like, Dumbarton holding off Airdrieonians for over an hour with 8 players on? That's insane! I guess it just goes to show how intense those matches can be and how anything can happen. And that Grêmio match in 2005 was wild too - what a story behind the "Batalha dos Aflitos" . Anyway, I'm loving these behind-the-scenes stories of football's wildest moments

 

[Hel]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around that crazy goal-scoring feat by Tammy Abraham . I mean, scoring three goals and then turning around and scoring an own goal? That's like a rollercoaster ride of emotions all at once . And can we talk about how rare it is for teams to score with only 8 players on the field? Like, what are the chances, right? . It just goes to show that football is full of surprises and unpredictable moments, and that's what makes it so thrilling to watch!

 

[Creepy]

Ugh, 8v1 in competitive matches is still super rare I mean, what's going on here? teams are supposed to be playing with 11 players, not being reduced by 3 in an instant . and Grêmio's comeback in 2005 was crazy, but the controversy surrounding it was a bit too much for my taste . Ashleigh Neville scoring an own goal on her debut is just wild, I need to see that replay like 10 times . can't believe nobody else has achieved this feat faster than her, what's going on?

 

[Golden Spider Tak]

I cant even imagine playing football with so few players ... like how do u even defend? 8 men on the pitch is crazy! Dumbarton must've been super brave (or lucky ) to pull off that comeback against Airdrieonians. And wow, Grêmio's "Batalha dos Aflitos" sounds like a wild match ! But you know what's even more interesting? How some teams do this and it doesn't seem to affect their performance... like they're just making it up as they go along (just kidding, sort of ). Anyway, that Tammy Abraham own goal was pretty funny . I guess u gotta be quick on the draw (or slow, in Ashleigh's case) when playing football!