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News, Blog and GuidesThe goalkeeper became the hero of the day for Quéretaro in the penalty shootout against the New England Revolution.
Mauricio TorresMaTorres22Update: Aug 8th, 2023 13:30 EDT
Eric CanhaUSA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
Against all odds, Querétaro are still alive in the Leagues Cup. The Gallos Blancos have made it to the quarter final round after eliminating the New England Revolution. One of Quéretaro’s star players on the night goalkeeper Fernando Tapia, who saved two penalties in the shootout which the Liga MX side won 4-3 after it had ended 1-1 on 90 minutes.
With the penalty shootout win @Club_Queretaro has punched its 🎟️ to the quarterfinals!#LeaguesCup2023 pic.twitter.com/61fPFIKvy0
— Leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup) August 8, 2023
Who is Fernando Tapia?
The young goalkeeper was born in Villermosa, Tabasco, northern Mexico. He is 22 years old, 1.85 meters tall and has only been on the books with the Gallos Blancos since last month. He is only with Querétaro on loan until December and could even return to his parent club, América, before than if coach André Jardiné decides to call him back.
Si no te cargan estas fotos, es por EXCESO DE CALIDAD. 🔥🔥🔥#Somos🔵⚫️ pic.twitter.com/qDxhz54Ymy
— Gallos Blancos 🐓 (@Club_Queretaro) August 8, 2023
