Germán Cano and his great midfield goal at the Maracaná: they gave him a plaque in the name of the stadium

German dog He was once again a figure – once again – at Fluminense this Sunday as he scored two goals against Vasco da Gama in one of the Rio de Janeiro classics. The second of his goals, with the game almost over, was a top quality left foot from almost midfield. This madness unleashed the flu in the stands and earned the Argentine a plaque in the same Maracana.

“Maracaná congratulates Germán Cano…” reads the acknowledgment given to former Lanús, Colón and Chacarita in the legendary Brazilian stadium. “For the goal scored at home against Fluminense 2-0 Vasco da Gama on 2/12/2023 for the Carioca Championship”it is detailed on the plaque on which a drawing of the attacker also appears.

It is worth noting that the recognition, for the moment, is only in digital format as announced by the official networks of the stadium built for the 1950 World Cup. However, many fans are already asking for a physical version to be made and displayed in the stadium museum.

“It was a dream night, I didn’t expect to score a goal from midfield. It was scored for all of us. For my family, above all, who have been on the pitch. The same for all those who love football,” the Matador said in a chat with Ole after the great goal and the victory.

Cano’s spectacular numbers in influence

Cano is an idol of the tricolor team and he is no less. Since his arrival in 2022, he scored 47 goals and became the second top scorer in the club’s history (Above is Fred, far away, with 130 points).

In the current Carioca Championshipthe Argentinian striker has played six games and has already scored five goals (the aforementioned brace against Vasco and a hat-trick against Audax in the previous match), finishing as top scorer at the start of the tournament.

The last dates of the group stage

The group stage of the carioca championship draws to a close and Fluminense want to secure first place (they are currently second, with the same points as Botafogo but one game more). Cano’s team will host Portuguesa the following day and then visit Bangú.

Flu will close this first instance of the tournament by facing Flamengo in the great Rio classic. Currently Mengao is third, but only two points behind the Italian flag and with two matches pending for the Club World Cup.