With just 24 years, the Uruguayan made a memorable Chilean to give River victory in a friendly that was part of the Gold Cup.
39 years ago, Enzo Francescoli He consecrated as an icon with a goal that would be immortalized in the memory of all fans of River Plate. He February 8, 1986in a Friendly against Polandthe Uruguayan striker executed a Chilean who would last in the history of football. That goal, in addition to being a sample of his skill, allowed the millionaire conquer the Gold Cup in a match that will never be forgotten.
The memory of that acrobatics is still in force to this day. Even great players have highlighted the quality of that goal, comparing it with other famous moments of sport.
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Enzo Francescoli and his unforgettable Chilean in the River vs. Poland of 1986
He February 8, 1986, River Plate and the selection of Poland They faced a Friendly at the José María Minella stadium in Mar del Plata. Although the Argentine team was losing 4-2 and seemed that the result was sealed, the millionaires did not give up. In an epic comeback, Francescoli, at 24, did what many consider A soccer masterpiece.
The meeting had several drastic changes before reaching the decisive moment. The millionaire began with advantage, but the European team turned the score with a burst of goals. However, the team led by Bambino Veira managed to match 4-4 thanks to the many of Francescoli and Ramón Centurión. When it seemed that the tie would be definitive, The Uruguayan appeared in the final minuteafter a center of Norberto Alonso and an Óscar Ruggeri header, to Define the comeback with its emblematic Chilean.
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Ruggeri’s entertaining complaint to Francescoli for his Chilean
With the course of time, Francescoli’s goal has been a recurring topic of conversation between the players who were present at that historic meeting. One of the funniest moments occurred in 2020, when Óscar Ruggeri He mocked friendly from the striker by the play. The former defender recriminated that, by scoring the goal, “El Enzo” went to shout to the side, leaving him behind And, in addition, he had to run from behind to hug him.
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Uruguayan’s response was swift, and with his characteristic humor, Francescoli told him that he was not sure if the ball had been designed by Ruggeri or rejected by a rivalso he decided to shout to the other side. The nice exchange between the two, years after that party, reflects the proximity and companionship that united them in the field.
This dialogue not only reflects the strong link that existed in the locker room, but also the value that the goal still has for all involved. Beyond being a pleasant memory for the fans, the Chilean has become a chapter of the history of football that is still in force, even after almost four decades.
Source: Ambito
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