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Watch: Brazilian forward scores howitzer in comeback victory

SOCCER: JAN 18 Florida Cup Semi-final - Vasco da Gama v Corinthians

ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 18: Vasco da Gama midfielder Evander da Silva Ferreira (5) during the second half of the Florida Cup Semi-final match between Vasco da Gama and Corinthians on January 18, 2017, at Bright House Networks Stadium in Orlando, FL. Corinthians defeated Vasco da Gama 4-1. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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With his team facing defeat, Vasco de Gama’s 19-year-old substitute Evander came to the rescue.

The former Brazil Under-17s striker fired an absolute rocket from more than 35 yards to tie their game with Santos at 1-1. Vasco went on to win with a goal from Nene in the third minute of second half stoppage time.

Evander’s goal was the first in his career in the Brazilian Serie A. Take a look at it below.