Bolivian team fields 12 year old
Bolivian top flight side Aurora handed a debut on Sunday to new starlet Mauricio Baldivieso - just 12 years old - in a 1-0 loss to FC la Paz.
Mauricio came on six minutes before the break, sent into the fray by proud father Julio "Emperor" Cesar Baldivieso, who coaches the club from the central city of Cochabamba.
Mauricio had a somewhat brutal introduction to the professional game as he picked up an ankle knock within five minutes from ferocious tackle by La Paz's Henry Alaca.
But to the delight of Aurora's fans, who gave him an ovation, the youngster was able to resume after treatment pitchside.
"I am proud - he has a lot of talent," said his father.
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