2024-08-19 04:56:02
The match between Independiente del Valle and Palmeiras on matchday 3 of the Libertadores gave us a long-awaited duel between two great “jewels” of South American football. Ecuadorian Kendry Páez faced Brazilian Endrik in an emotional duel for Group F.
Although the result ended up being adverse for Independiente, midfielder Kendry Páez had an outstanding performance, contributing with a goal and an assist for his team. Páez dazzled in the first half, being the playmaker for Independiente.
On the other hand, the “perla” Palmeiras and Brazilian footballer (Endrick) opened the scoring for his club with a header in the final part of the first half. The powerful 17-year-old forward scored in the first clear chance he had in the match.
Although he did not shine as he has on other occasions, Endrick showed enviable efficiency, paving the way for this fantastic victory for Palmeiras.
According to statistics from MisterChip, this is the first time that two players under 18 years old (Kendry Páez and Endrick) have scored for different teams in a Libertadores match.
In addition, these players (Endrick and Páez) are part of a select list of nine players who scored in the Libertadores when they were under 17 years old. Kendry Páez became the second youngest Ecuadorian player to score in the Copa Libertadores (surpassed only by Juan Madruñero).
Not yet 18, with incredible talent and already sold to important European teams, this will surely be the first of many duels between these two figures of South American football and soon, world football.
😍 Talents!
⚽️ Wise 🤝 Endrick
🇪🇨🇧🇷 @Palmeiras 🤝 @IDV_EC
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By: Orbita Deportiva