The audience was on fire for Cancheritos FC.
Bolivian Cancheritos FC played a round of 16 match against IF Brommapojkarna 12-99 at Heden 5 - GB Glace on Friday.
The boys in Cancheritos FC have excelled in all their matches this week, though today, in the round of 16, it didn't go all the way. IF Brommapojkarna 12-99 won 8 - 7.
The sound of drums, singing, and cheers filled the stands at Heden when it was time for Cancheritos FC's round of 16 match. One of the cheerful supporters on site was Sandro Zurita.
– There are probably around 500 Swedish Bolivians from all over the country who gather during Gothia. It's an event you just can't miss, he says.
The supporters gather in Gothenburg during Gothia Cup to socialize, enjoy good food, and cheer for Bolivia and its neighboring countries.
– For me, Gothia Cup is joy and togetherness, Sandro Zurita continues.
Several Bolivian cultural associations in Sweden have collectively raised funds to fly the boys in Cancheritos FC to Gothia Cup.