Just heard a tale on Five Live concerning a South American Club from their South American correspondent. Didn't catch which one. Anyway this club was hit by Covid which reduced their playing squad by 20 individuals just before a crucial derby game. Included amongst the group were 4 goalkeepers. Thus they had to play a raw youngster in the match which they duly lost. So far so bad.
But now they had a Copa Libertadores (South American Champions League) tie to fulfil. To add to the disaster level teams had been allowed to register a squad of up to 50 to allow for just this situation. However the coach had dismissed this as unnecessary and register a squad of 32. This did not include the young goalkeeper who was therefore ineligible. A request for special dispensation was rejected. Thus a squad of 12 with no recognised goalkeeper.
Now I know this seems highly improbable but I was unable to catch the end of the broadcast so perhaps it was just a send-up. Anyone hear the same programme?
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19-05-2021 03:38 PM #1
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19-05-2021 04:27 PM #4
Looks to be true - game due to take place later today.
River Plate to start midfielder in goal in Copa Libertadores after over 20 players test positive for COVID-19 - CBSSports.com#PERSEVERED
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19-05-2021 04:32 PM #5
Not related to the OP but it’s good to see Argentinos Juniors doing well in this tournament.
lovely humble family club from a working class Buenos Aires suburb, fantastic academy, produced Maradona obviously, and founded by a group of anarchists.
My type of club.Last edited by Pagan Hibernia; 19-05-2021 at 04:40 PM.
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Finished 2-1 to River Plate
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No subs and a midfielder in goal and they pulled it out the bag. Bravo!
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