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Atletico Mineiro and Independiente Santa Fe take wins in Florida Cup doubleheader

University Press | January 18, 2016

Related Topics: Independiente Santa Fe, Clube Atlético Mineiro, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, Florida Cup, Róbinson Zapata, Doubleheader (baseball), Win–loss record (pitching), Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, FAU Stadium, Penalty kick

FAU Stadium plays host to professional soccer for first time in history

Independiente Santa Fe goalkeeper Robinson Zapata takes a penalty kick attempt in the fourth minute f his team's game against the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Zapata would score the attempt and put his team up 1-0Mohammed F. Emran | Staff Photographer

Sunday saw the first-ever professional soccer games in FAU Stadium’s history when the Florida Cup brought a doubleheader featuring international professional teams.

The preseason tournament, now in its second year, is nearly over. Atletico Mineiro is currently in first place after winning its game today and is now set up to win the cup for the first time in club history.

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