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Cristian Cásseres Jr. Gets Assist in Pre-Olympic Win Against Ecuador

Cristian Cásseres Jr. continues his participation in this year’s 2020 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament with Venezuela’s Under-23.

Venezuela is in Group A with Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador. So far in the tournament, the New York Red Bulls’ midfielder has started both of Venezuela’s first two games and played 154 minutes.

La Vinotinto started Group A action with a 1-0 loss to Chile, but on Saturday against Ecuador, Venezuela’s U-23 was able to get a 1-0 win.

Cásseres Jr. gave the assist of the winning goal, scored by Yeferson Soteldo.

— FAN Vinotinto (@FanVinotinto__) January 25, 2020

Venezuela still has two games to go in group play.