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2 unusual facts about Anderson Luís de Abreu Oliveira


2005 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B

The shot was saved by Galatto and a few seconds later, forward Anderson ended up later scoring the winner against all probabilities.

Anderson Luís de Abreu Oliveira

On 21 December 2008, Anderson played 88 minutes of the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup Final against LDU Quito, which United won courtesy of a single Wayne Rooney goal, thus confirming them World champions.


Batalha dos Aflitos

Taking advantage of an apparent lack of organization of Náutico's defense, Marcelo Costa played the free kick to Anderson, who passed two defenders and the keeper to score the goal that would define the match, the promotion for Grêmio, and the title, 72 seconds after Náutico's second missed penalty of the match.

Both substitutes that entered the match in the second half are currently playing in English football: Anderson with the nickname "Andershow" at Porto of Portugal, and currently at Manchester United and Lucas at Liverpool.


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