This Sunday (21), the game between Santa Clara and Arouca, valid for the Portuguese League, had its most memorable moment after the final whistle. Despite the goalless draw, which resulted in one point for each team and offered little in terms of emotion, the confrontation was marked by a gesture of affection and recognition.
Francisco, the only Arouca fan present at the São Miguel Stadiumlocated on São Miguel Island, witnessed the match and was surprised at the end. Even with the match without any major moves, he was the target of an unexpected tribute.
Arouca’s Vasco Seabra ordered all players and members of the coaching staff to go to Francisco to greet him and recognize his support.
How beautiful it is to be ❤️
The coach and players went to a fan at the end to thank him one by one for all his support.
It will always be more than a game ✨
🎥
— Liga Portugal (@ligaportugal)
In a quick interview given to Sports TV Shortly after the end of the match, Arouca defender Matías Rocha commented on the gesture of gratitude to the fans. With a respectful attitude, Rocha made a point of referring to Francisco by his first name, highlighting the importance of the moment for the team and for himself.
