Ludogorets Defender Cosmin Moti Forced to Play Goalkeeper in Penalty Shootout, Scores and Makes Game-Winning Save

Defender Cosmin Moti was truly the MVP for Ludogorets after getting subbed in Champions League qualifying match to score and save for his club in shootout.

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Hey, Ludogorets defender Cosmin Moti... 

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Earlier today, in the 118th minute of a match against Steaua Bucharest for the opportunity to compete in the UEFA Champions League, Ludogorets goalkeeper Vladislav Stoyanov was given a red card. With all three subs already used up, the club turned to Moti, who was forced to not only attempt a penalty kick when the competition needed to be decided by a penalty shootout, but dude was responsible for protecting the net as well. 

Moti opened the shootout by hitting the back of the net and then went on to make two saves, including the game-winning stop on Steaua's seventh attempt by Cornel Rapa. This victory marks the first time that Ludogorets has qualified for the CL group stage and it was literally all thanks to Moti. 

[via SB Nation]

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