Jun 082013
Internacional’s young Brazilian prospects Fred and Otavio (or Otavinho as he’s being referred to by some) linked up to great effect for the first goal in Inter’s 2-2 draw away to Cruzeiro.
Right back Gabriel gave the ball to Otavio who had dropped away from the Cruzeiro defence to give himself some space.
On receiving the ball he sent it straight in towards Fred on the edge of the area, who then flicked the ball in behind his marker with a clever pass into the path of the onrushing Otavio, who had anticipated the return pass.
All that was left was for Otavio to slot it past Fabio in the Cruzeiro goal. You can see the result here!
joga muitoo, fred e otavinhoo!!!
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