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What is 'stoppage time'?
Stoppage time, also known as injury time, is extra time added to the end of each half of a football match to compensate for various delays. These delays can include injuries, substitutions, or goal celebrations. As seen in the story, a goal scored deep in stoppage time can dramatically change the outcome of a game.
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