A teen footballer has died in a horror crash, leading his heartbroken teammates to use his coffin to score his “last goal”.
Alexander Zaracho was a passenger on a motorbike when it was allegedly struck by a speeding motorist.
The 19-year-old battled for his life in hospital for several months before succumbing to his injuries on Sunday (25 Jan), as reported by Need To Know.
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The young striker – who was also club captain – was buried the following day, but not before a final farewell goal, courtesy of his teammates.
Friends, family members, and players took Alexander’s coffin to the home ground of his team Club 30 de Agosto in the city of Capiatá, Paraguay.
The casket was placed on the penalty spot as a teammate played the ball against it.
The ball then rebounded into the open net in front of a crowd of mourners.
They applauded Alexander’s last ever footballing triumph, before releasing white balloons into the sky.
Alexander’s family said everyone associated with Club 30 de Agosto had been a huge help since the teen was admitted to Itauguá National Hospital after the road smash.
A club spokesperson said: “His departure leaves an immense void in our club and in all those who shared time with him on and off the field.
“Alexander was an example of leadership, commitment, and camaraderie, values that will forever remain in the club’s history.
“Rest in peace, captain.”
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