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2 unusual facts about Batalha dos Aflitos


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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