Vozinha shines in his first start for Colo Colo
Vozinha’s stocks may have soared following his heroic performances under the bar for Cape Verde in the World Cup, leading to his celebrity welcome when he signed for Chile’s top side Colo Colo, but it has taken the 40-year-old nearly a month to get a start with his new side. The veteran goalkeeper finally made his first appearance for the Chilean powerhouses on Wednesday in a Copa Chile match…
Vozinha, a renowned goalkeeper from Cape Verde, made his debut for Colo Colo in a Copa Chile match against Unión Española. Despite his celebrity status following his successful performances for Cape Verde during the World Cup, the 40-year-old veteran faced delays in securing a starting position at his new club. Paperwork issues and personal matters had caused three delays in his arrival in South America, with the team facing concerns from fans and officials.
Vozinha joined Colo Colo's training sessions immediately upon landing in August 2, but he only got his first opportunity to play in the 3-0 victory over Unión Española. Though he faced early nerves, Vozinha showcased his reliability by keeping a clean sheet in his first match, preventing Unión Española from scoring a consolation goal.
However, his progress is now overshadowed by competition for the starting role. With goalkeeper Fernando De Paul injured, young academy product Gabriel Maureira has been the team's primary choice, earning praise for his standout performance in the Superclásico. Coach Fernando Ortiz made it clear that Vozinha will have to earn the starting position through merit.
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