Thursday, October 6, 2016

Buffon not past sell-by-date despite error against Spain (The Associated Press)

Spains Vitolo scores past Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon during a World Cup Group G qualifying soccer match between Italy and Spain, at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Even the best can make mistakes. Veteran Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon made a rare error on Thursday which almost cost his team the match before Daniele De Rossi's late penalty rescued a 1-1 draw against Spain in their World Cup qualifier. Spain had dominated but rarely tested Buffon, thanks to Italy's strength in defense, until the Juventus goalkeeper's howler in the 55th minute.


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