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COPA LIBERTADORES

Chape's first Libertadores goal at home sends stadium wild

The Bazilian side might have lost to Lanús as they debuted in the continental competition at home but Rossi's strike was met with jubilant scenes.

BRA06. CHAPECÓ (BRASIL), 16/03/2017.- El jugador del Chapecoense Rossi celebra después de anotar un gol hoy, miércoles 16 de marzo de 2017, durante un partido por la Copa Libertadores entre el Chapecoense brasileño y el Lanús argentino, en el estadio Arena Condá de Chapecó (Brasil). EFE/Fernando Bizerra Jr.
BRA06. CHAPECÓ (BRASIL), 16/03/2017.- El jugador del Chapecoense Rossi celebra después de anotar un gol hoy, miércoles 16 de marzo de 2017, durante un partido por la Copa Libertadores entre el Chapecoense brasileño y el Lanús argentino, en el estadio Arena Condá de Chapecó (Brasil). EFE/Fernando Bizerra Jr.Fernando Bizerra Jr.EFE

Chapecoense made their home debut in the Copa Libertadores on Thursday in a 1-3 loss against Lanús but the mere sight of the side competing in the continent's elite club competition is a miracle after many of the squad and staff of the Brazilian side lost their lives in an air disaster last year.

Chape are now mostly made up of loan deals from other Brazilian clubs and are cometing in the competition after Atlético Nacional, there opponents in last year's final, ceded their place in the wake of the tragedy.

Goals like Rossi's in the Arena Condá are being celebrated for everything they represent.