Leading its group in the South American Championship, Fortaleza secured a draw against Boca Juniors, away from home, with a goal from a young Venezuelan
The draw of Strength in the fifth round of the South American group stage was historic for the club last Wednesday, 15th. The result achieved in the last minutes against Boca Juniorsin La Bombonera, there was a celebration for the entire team, and especially for Kervin Andradescorer of the equalizing goal.
“I believe it is a dream to score against such a rival in a country like this and, thank God, the teacher gave me the confidence to go in and score an incredible goal. We respect it, but it lasts 90 minutes and every ball makes a big difference“, said the young Venezuelan, newly arrived in Brazilian football, after the game.
Kervin Andrade.
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Despite having been on loan at Fortaleza last year, Kervin was signed permanently around two months ago, and has already stood out in the first team. In total, there are 18 games in the season, totaling seven goals scored, in addition to a lot of morale with coach Vojvoda.
With the draw, Fortaleza appears well in the fight for a place in the knockout stages of the South American Championship. After the first five rounds, the team leads its group, with 10 points, two less than second place, Boca Juniors, and three less than third place, Boca Juniors. National Potosíwith only one game remaining before the phase is completed.
After this result, the team will now have almost a week free from games, as the Brasileirão had two rounds suspended due to the catastrophe in Rio Grande do Sul. Therefore, the next appointment will be on Tuesday, 21st, against Vascofor the third phase of the Copa do Brasil.
Source: sportbuzz
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