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Joy erupts as Chapecoense score first goal after air tragedy

Douglas Grolli, one of a host of loan signings the Brazilian club made after the air disaster that claimed most of the staff and squad, scored in a friendly.

Joy erupts as Chapecoense score first goal after air tragedy

Chapecoense made their return to action after the air tragedy that shattered the club last year in a friendly match against Palmeiras.

A large crowd erupted in elation when Douglas Grolli found the back of the net.

Chepecoanse have rebuilt their squad mostly through loan signings from other Brazilian clubs and Grolli is one of the new imports, his parent club being Cruzeiro.