Mostly, the game will be remembered for Parseghian's gutsy decision right at the end to call a deep pass out of his own end zone, the ball going to a little-used tight end who managed to make a juggling catch along the sideline before tumbling into the Alabama bench, right in front of the Bear.
The substitute scored with almost his first touch with a sumptuous left foot first-time strike from a tight angle, after a great little ball from Zidan.
The visiting forwards, without skipper Marco Wentzel who was ruled out with injury before kick-off, were dominant in the opening quarter as they kept the ball tight and looked to have the game under control.