One For The Thumb

I nearly missed this one from Thursday night, when Wilsterman defender Alejandro Meleán became (if my count is correct) the fifth American to score a goal in Copa Libertadores play. His second leg header stood up as the tie winner that advanced his club to the third qualifying round.

American-born midfielder Alejandro Meleán scored #Wilstermann's decisive goal vs his former club #OrientePetrolero in #CopaLibertadores 2nd qualifying round, as they advanced 4-3 on aggregate after 2-2 draw tonight. He grew up in Miami, played 4 years for @HCrossMSoccer. 🇧🇴🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/grLwwWBkwF

— Jason Foster (@JogaBonito_USA) February 9, 2018

- Greg Seltzer