Ivanovic’s last-gasp header gives Rafa perfect send off

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Ivanovic’s last-gasp header gives Rafa perfect send off

Fernando Torres’ sixth goal in six Europa League games gave the 2012 Champions League winners a lead which was cancelled out by a penalty from Oscar Cardozo, awarded for handball against Cesar Azpilicueta.

Frank Lampard hit the bar in the 88th minute before the winner came from the most unlikely source as defender Ivanovic, who missed last May’s Champions League win through suspension, headed in a corner in the first minute of stoppage time.

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