Fiorentina's David de Gea Expresses Relief After VAR Saves the Day in Dramatic Draw Against Bologna
Fiorentina goalkeeper David de Gea shares his excitement after VAR intervention rescues his club from a potential 6-0 defeat in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Bologna.
Fiorentina goalkeeper David de Gea has admitted he feared a 6-0 loss before VAR intervened in his club's dramatic 2-2 draw with Bologna in Serie A. The goalkeeper dismissed pressure as "an excuse" as La Viola remain winless in the relegation zone, relying on two late penalties to salvage a point against their 10-man opponents.
David de Gea's Fear of Defeat
In a heart-stopping match between Fiorentina and Bologna, goalkeeper David de Gea's fears of a devastating 6-0 loss loomed large before VAR stepped in. The Spanish shot-stopper confessed his initial worries as his struggling Serie A side battled to stay afloat amidst their winless streak in the relegation zone.
Pressure as No Excuse
Despite the mounting pressure on De Gea and the Fiorentina team, the goalkeeper maintains that pressure should never be used as an excuse for underperformance. The club's reliance on two late penalties to secure a draw against a 10-man Bologna showcases their determination to fight back from adversity and turn their fortunes around.
VAR's Last-Minute Rescue
As the match against Bologna approached its climax, VAR played a crucial role in overturning decisions and awarding Fiorentina two penalty kicks. This technological intervention proved to be the saving grace for De Gea's side, as they managed to clinch a vital point in the Serie A standings amidst their ongoing struggles.
