Santos forward Angelo Gabriel turned into the most youthful goalscorer in Copa Libertadores history on Tuesday as he scored his side’s last objective in a 3-1 triumph against San Lorenzo.
Matured 16 years, a quarter of a year and 16 days, Angelo broke Juan Carlos Cardenas’ record that had represented 59 years with his stoppage-time objective after a save was parried into his way.
The Brazilian star, who went ahead as a substitute late in the subsequent half, turned into Santos’ second-most youthful player a year ago when he made his first group debut matured 15 years and 10 months.
His objective against San Lorenzo helped the Brazilian side to an early benefit in the third round of fitting the bill for the Copa Libertardores bunch stages, South America’s head rivalry in club football.
Lucas Braga opened the scoring for Santos before Marinho’s punishment on the stroke of halftime multiplied the guest’s lead.
San Lorenzo got one back through Holy messenger Romero before Angelo settled the game with his memorable strike.
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The tie closes on April 13 when the sides meet in Brazil.
Angelo is the furthest down the line youthful star to address Santos, a club that has seen any semblance of PSG’s Neymar and Genuine Madrid’s Rodrygo progress through its positions prior to moving to Europe.
