Monday, 18 February 2019
Claudio Pizarro Makes History
By news-admin
Claudio Pizarro
DBasia.news – Claudio Pizarro becomes the hero of Werder Bremen against Hertha Berlin. His goal at the end of the match made Bremen escape from defeat and finally won one point.
Not has it saved Bremen from defeat, the goals to Hertha goalkeeper had a special meaning. The goal made Claudio Pizarro break the record of the oldest goalscorer in the Bundesliga 1. At the age of 40 years 4 months 13 days, the Peruvian striker surpassed Mirko Votava’s record which had lasted for almost 23 years.
Mirko Votava, who is also a legendary Bremen player, set a record when breaking down the VfB Stuttgart goal on August 24, 1996 when he was 40 years 3 months 30 days.
“I am very happy. I think that is the goal that helped us reach the target. I am also happy because I am now the oldest goalscorer,” he said.
Besides being the oldest scorer, Claudio Pizarro became the first player to always score in 21 calendar years in the Bundesliga 1.
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