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RIO DE JANEIRO, May 21: Former Brazil striker Romario scored what he claimed to be the 1,000th goal of his career by converting a penalty in Vasco da Gama's match against Sport Recife on Sunday.
The 48th-minute goal led to extraordinary scenes at Vasco's Sao Januario stadium where celebrations held up the Brazilian championship match for 16 minutes.
Dozens of people ran onto the pitch to hug, congratulate and interview the former Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven player.—Reuters
