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After eight and a half months out of action due to surgery on his right wrist to correct a ligament injury, goalkeeper Ivan returned to an official match this Monday night, when he resumed the goal of black Bridge in a 1-1 draw with Náutico, in Aflitos.
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He hadn’t been on the field since October 24, 2020 and was thrilled with his return to the pitch.
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– I’m very happy to return. Only God and my family know what I went through. It was eight and a half months without living this here. I get emotional because it’s difficult. Those who are on a daily basis know that they had a dream to compete in the Olympics. But Brazil is well represented as a goalkeeper there – said the goalkeeper, with a choked voice at the end of the match.
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Ivan was an Olympic team holder before the surgery and was absent from the Tokyo Games due to his inactive period. The goalkeeper’s star shone on the way back.
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Despite being leaked, he saw Jean Carlos miss a penalty kick, 31 minutes into the second half, and then saved Ponte in stoppage time by making a beautiful save with a kick by Giovanny – he also avoided Náutico’s goal in the corner after .
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At 48 min of the 2nd half – difficult defense by Ivan da Ponte Preta against Náutico
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– It was a difficult game, but the group ran from the first to the last minute. If a winner were to come out, it would have to be the Bridge, with all due respect to Nautical. It’s keeping our feet on the ground for us to get out of this situation soon and look for better things – completed Ivan.
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With the result, Ponte reached nine points and temporarily left the relegation zone. It was the sixth game without a defeat, but with five draws in the undefeated series – the third in a row.
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Macaca’s next appointment is scheduled for Saturday, against Remo, at Majestic.
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