The 'Lower' lived an afternoon full of emotion: ovation of the entire Arroyito giant, tribute, tear and a penalty goal that exploded the fans.
Photo: EFE – Sebastián Granata
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Ángel Di María had his re-eighth in Argentine football this afternoon after 18 years in the 1-1 draw as a local Rosario Central with Godoy Cruz, for the first day of the Clausura Tournament.
The former Benfica, Real Madrid, Juventus, PSG and Manchester United played 88 minutes from the beginning and marked penalty in 78 the only goal of Rosario Central, who suffered an agonizing draw with the same of the Uruguayan Vicente Poggi in the fifth minute added (90+5).
'Trust', world champion, Olympic and two -time champion of America with the Albiceleste had an exciting reception in the 'Giant de Arroyito' stadium in a previous one that included delivery of platelets of the Argentine Football Association and Rosario Central, fireworks, an emotional video, the entrance to the field with their daughters of mine and pía … and many tears.
Then the time of football came and a very active and participatory di Maria was seen in its first presentation with Rosario Central, just two weeks after having played the round of 16 of the Club World Cup with Benfica against Chelsea.
The penalty goal, after an infraction about Alejo Véliz – who also returned to the 'Canalla' after passing through Europe – was the moment of climax with a celebration with its traditional heart and the jacket in the wind, which resulted in its subsequent admonition by referee Pablo Davalo.
Just ten minutes later, a stomping involuntary from Vicente Poggi in the right leg derived in the departure of Di María del Campo, visibly painful in the cart and with tears.
However, he was the world champion himself who took peace of mind in statements after the game: “It was just a stomp in the bone, but I am calm. We made a good game but, unfortunately, we could not win. Argentine football is hard but we wanted to give our people a joy and start the championship well but it could not be given.”
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