To tears: the emotion of Alejo Veliz after Rosario Central vs. Newell's victory.

At 18 years old, Alejo Veliz has been part of one of the most rewarding experiences in his short professional career. The young man, native to Bernardo de Irigoyen, made his mark on the scoreboard with a powerful header that couldn't be stopped by the goalkeeper of Newell's Old Boys in the 1-0 victory of Rosario Central. As a result, he gave statements at the end of the match and became emotional to the point of tears after this dream afternoon at the Gigante de Arroyito.

"I have no words to explain what I feel. I dreamed my whole life of this moment. I think of my family, my grandfather, all struggling without a penny, taking me everywhere to train," broke down the center forward who scored his third goal in the top division this Thursday.

Noe it's not the first time that he has made his mark and contributed his footballing skills to Rosario Central, but this occasion becomes more special when his goal means a victory in a derby. He also thanked his family for their support during his formative years.

"Thank God I had that fortune. Everything happened very quickly to me. Moments must be seized. I want to take full advantage. And also thank my teammates, my family, dad, mom, girlfriend. And thanks to these people who filled the stadium even in the worst moments," he mentioned.

With tears of emotion, this is something that will add to the young professional career of Alejo Veliz, who did not go through the youth ranks and joined the 'Canalla' team less than two years ago. On July 22, 2021, he had the opportunity to make his debut in the top division against Deportivo Táchira in the Copa Sudamericana.

This Thursday, after a cross from Candia, he anticipated with a header to hang it near Herrera's angle and to leave the entire Gigante in a state of madness. In the upcoming matches, he could continue to earn a starting position.

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