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This is an archive article published on December 6, 2004

Brazilian star gives Dempo win, doesn’t live to see it

Brazilian striker Cristiano Di Lima Junior scored both goals for Dempo in the Federation Cup football final against Mohun Bagan today, but c...

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Brazilian striker Cristiano Di Lima Junior scored both goals for Dempo in the Federation Cup football final against Mohun Bagan today, but could not live long enough to see his team lift the trophy.

The 25-year-old died of a cardiac arrest at the Kanteerava Stadium, seconds after he scored the second goal in the 78th minute of the match.

Junior collided with Bagan goalkeeper Subrata Paul and fell, lying motionless, one hand on his chest. He was taken to a hospital where he was declared dead.

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