SOCCER , PARAGUAY – A 14 year old scored and entered the history books in Paraguay



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Fernando Ovelar is a footballer out of the ordinary.

Fernando Ovelar, 14, became the youngest scorer in Paraguay's first division on Sunday, when he scored for Cerro Porteño in the city center against Olimpia.

After 14 years, nine months and 27 days as a farmer, the young man managed the effort. He did it in a classic settlement in the capital of Asuncion and considered the most important of the Paraguayan league.

In comparison, Martin Ødegaard was 15 years and 118 days old when he recorded the corresponding Norway record for Strømsgodset in 2014.

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In England and the Premier League, the former Everton striker, James Vaughan, is still at the record. In April 2005, he scored 16 years and 270 days after his birthday.

Fernando Ovelar is not old enough to exceed the age limit, but on Sunday he was big enough to be the youngest striker in the country. Against the most angry rival of Cerro Porteño.

This talent allowed Cerro Porteño to lead 1-0.

"Fernando Ovelar did a fantastic job, unfortunately he was not the protagonist he deserved because of everything that happened at the end of the match when the coach from Cerro Porteño, Fernando Jubero, said La Nación.

The match ended 2-2 after the away team settled for a penalty shot in the 13th extra session. One player from each team was expelled five minutes earlier.

Three weeks ago, Ovelar made his debut at the senior level and became the youngest player of the time to make his debut in the Paraguayan league.

According to the BBC, the world record for the youngest top scorer, Mauricio Baldivieso, comes from neighboring Bolivia, Paraguay. Baldivieso made his Aurora debut a few days before turning 13 in July 2009.

(© NTB)


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