University of Sports Last Sunday, January 14, he played his second friendly match of 2024 against Atlético Nacional. The Fabián Bustos-led teams failed To their first win of this pre-season in their 100th anniversary year, drawing 1-1 against Verde at the DRV PNK Stadium in Miami, USA.
Edison Flores scored the opening goal with a free kick in the 16th minute of the first half. The midfielder had given the elite team a partial lead with a great goal, but then Dorlan Pabón equalized at the end of the first half.
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What did Edison Flores say about his free kick goal?
The Ears made their debut in the students' 100th anniversary year with a great goal from a dead ball and at the end of the game he spoke briefly about his goal. They mentioned to Flores that his result matched Lionel Messi's at the DRV PNK Stadium, home of Inter Miami, the Argentine star's current team.
“Just me and Lionel Messi (laughs),” replied Flores, pointing out that only he and the “Flea” could score a free kick in this stadium. He then added: “I am very happy with the team’s performance and I have to assure them that it will continue like this.”