The Republic team prepares for their second phase encounter of the South American Cup against Defensa y Justicia

The Republic team is getting ready for their second phase encounter of the South American Cup against Defensa y Justicia, which will be held on Wednesday at Luis Alfonso Giagni at 19:15.

While coach Carlos Humberto Paredes plans for this match, the board has confirmed a new signing aimed at the double competition. It's the Argentine Mauricio Tevez, 24 years old, who plays as a forward.

Tevez started at Newell's in Rosario, then moved to clubs like Instituto, Defensa y Justicia, and most recently had an experience in Europe where he played for Oliveirense in the second division of Portugal.

Mauricio Tevez is a new player for Sportivo Luqueño. Welcome, Mauricio! #PasiónDeUnaRepública

Mauricio Tevez is a new player for Sportivo Luqueño

Welcome, Mauricio! #PasiónDeUnaRepública pic.twitter.com/pym4MgjgdU

— Sportivo Luqueño (@SpLuquenOficial) October 27, 2020