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Torquay goalkeeper Lucas Covolan's last-gasp equaliser in vain as Gulls lose National League play-off final to Hartlepool

Torquay United goalkeeper Lucas Covolan scored one of the most dramatic goals of the year as he netted a stoppage-time equaliser in the National League play-off final against Hartlepool.

It proved a fruitless goal, however, as his side went on to suffer a 5-4 defeat in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw through extra-time.

With Torquay trailing 1-0 to Hartlepool late in normal time, the goalkeeper advanced when his side won a throw in 30 yards from goal. The ball was ultimately thrown into the box and he headed home amidst a ruck of players.

It was a strike that was reminiscent of Brazilian compatriot Alisson, who scored a vital winner for Liverpool against West Brom in a Premier League encounter back in May.