What happened to the Chapecoense? We show you the details
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Learn the details of what happens with the Brazilian team two years after the fateful aerial tragedy on Colombian soil
Two years have passed since the Chapecoense air tragedy, a tragedy that remained in the heart of the entire world after what happened. Of the professional staff, only players Alan Ruschel, Helio Neto and Jackson Follmann survived, the last one had a leg amputated.
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As reviewed by lalupadehoy.com, a reconstruction has been made, honoring the legacy of the deceased by keeping their memories alive. Alan Ruschel returned to play soccer after having had death so close while Helio Neto struggles to return to the playing fields.
In two consecutive years, the cast of Chapecó has been saved from the decline in the last date of the Brazilian League, putting to celebrate the fans. Latinamerican Post presents what happened two years later with this Brazilian squad that won the love and admiration of the whole world.
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Title and struggle not to descend
After the tragedy and at the request of Atlético Nacional de Medellín, Chapecoense was declared the winner of the Copa Sudamericana in 2016. Subsequently, a re-engineering was done in the club, incorporating young players in order to achieve a team that fights for the first places.
However, the team's last two campaigns at the Brasileirao have not been good, struggling not to fall to the second division in 2017 and 2018. Recently, the Brazilian squad beat Sao Paulo 1-0 at Arena Condá on the last date of the championship in a very emotional game.
Lafm.com.co recorded that at the end of the match, the joy and euphoria in each of the fans and the players in the field of play was unleashed. In this way, a great tribute was paid to each of the people who died in the tragic accident that occurred on November 28, 2016.
Another particular event was that Follmann, Neto, and Ruschel warmed up with the team in the dressing room and celebrated their stay in the Brasileirao.
The protagonist in club ranking
According to the website of the squad, Chapecoense was ranked tenth in the ranking of clubs of the Brazilian Confederation in 2018. The growth of the club, promotions to the first division and good participation in the Brazilian Cup were decisive to achieve this position.
It is good to emphasize that the cast closed the top 10 along with high level and highly recognized cast in Brazil such as Palmeiras, Cruzeiro, Gremio, and Santos. The aforementioned portal noted that in the ranking of 2018, the 'Green' was in the position number 125 with only 55 points.
For its part, Torcedores.com, indicated that the 'Green of the East' rose four positions compared to last year and for the first time was in the top 10. The website quoted also pointed out that the tenth place of the 'Chapeco' has been the best in all history by a team from Santa Catarina.
Consolidating a great goalkeeper
Jandrei has become one of the most regular, outstanding and outstanding goalkeepers of the Brazilian Tournament wearing the Chapecoense jersey.
He has had remarkable and important saves, inspired by the goalkeeper Danilo who is one of the biggest symbols and legends of the team. He had the opportunity to stop at the Esporte Clube Tubarao, where he had a good performance, and for that reason, he was hired by 'the team of the heart'.
In an interview with Saindo do Gol, Jandrei said that it has been a great responsibility for everything Danilo did in the club. "It was important because those of us who agreed to come to the team knew it was not easy, but we have always given the best," said Jandrei. He played a leading role in the Copa Sudamericana 2017, by stopping two penalties against the defense and justice that allowed him to reach the quarterfinals.
Other important data:
-The families are still waiting for justice and compensation in order to clarify the responsibilities of the accident (nevertheless.mx)
-The Torino of Italy invited the Chapecoense to a friend that took place in August and where the Turin team won 2-0 (antena2.com.co)
-Chapecoense was crowned champion of the Catarinense U-15 Tournament after drawing 2-2 with the Criciúma after play in Concordia (chapecoense.com)
LatinAmerican Post | Daniel Cuevas
Translated from "¿Qué pasó con el Chapecoense? Conoce los detalles"
