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Fernando Llorente says scoring decisive goal against Manchester City 'one of the best moments in my career'
Tottenham striker's 73rd-minute goal, which was allowed to stand after a VAR review to check for a possible handball, made it 4-4 on aggregate and allowed Tottenham to advance on away goals despite a 4-3 defeat
Reuters
April 18, 2019
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