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Brazil legend Romario finally scored the 1,000th goal
of his distinguished career as Vasco da Gama beat Sport Recife 3-1 in the second round of the Campeonato Brasileiro on Sunday.

The 41-year-old World Cup winner had failed to score in his last five outings, which saw Vasco fail
to reach the Campeonato Carioca semi-finals.
But, after missing the opening Campeonato Brasileiro game, Romario converted a 48th minute penalty, which led to a 20 minutes delay in the game.

The former PSV Eindhoven and Barcelona player was presented with a special shirt with the number 1,000 on the back by club president Eurico Miranda and completed a lap of honour.
Fellow Brazil legend Pele is the only other player to reach the tally, although Romario admits his tally includes goals scored in youth team, friendly and testimonial games.

"I'd like to thank all the people who have always been by my side - my parents, my children, everybody. I'm really shocked," said Romario.

"It's a great pleasure to achieve this mark only one man conquered (Pele)."
Vasco coach Celso Roth added: "I'm privileged to be at Vasco at this moment and live Romario's 1,000th goal. Actually, I haven't dreamt about this, but football gives you this kind of gifts."