Freitas scores the penalty for Goianiense's qualification to the Sudamericana quarter-finals.

Atlético Goianiense tied the global score (2-2) against Olimpia in less than 10 minutes. Instantly, the Brazilian team went in search of the goal that would allow them to qualify, however, the Paraguayan team closed the defensive zone and forced penalties.

During the penalty shootout, Wellington Rato, Gabriel Baralhas, Shaylon, and Rickson scored for the 'Dragons'. On the other side, in the 'Decano', Fernando David Cardozo, Richardo Ortiz, and Alejandro Silva scored, while Hugo Quintana missed his shot. That's why everything was in the hands of Marlon Freitas.

The captain of Goianiense stood in front of the ball and took a powerful shot that was impossible to stop for Gastón Olveira. Instantly, the player headed to the stands of the Serra Dourada Stadium to celebrate with the fans and his teammates joined the celebration.

In this way, the Brazilian team advanced to the quarterfinals of the Copa Sudamericana 2022. Now, they will face Nacional de Uruguay in that stage, who eliminated Unión de Santa Fe.

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It is important to mention that the tournament matches are Deportivo Táchira vs. Independiente del Valle, Melgar (Perú) vs Internacional, Nacional vs. Goianiense, and Ceará vs. Sao Paulo.