Chapecoense win first match since Colombian air tragedy with 2-1 win over Inter de Lages in front of emotional crowd
CHAPECOENSE won their first game since the Colombian air tragedy killed 19 players and their former coach in November.
The 2-1 victory over Inter de Lages was met with emotional scenes in the stands at the Arena Conda.
Niltinho celebrates the opener for Chapecoense after the club beat Inder de Lages in their first league game of the season
The Brazilian club has had to bring in an entirely new playing staff for the new season - but managed to win their first league game of the season.
Niltinho and Wellington Paulista scored to give Vagner Mancini's team a winning start to the new Catarinense season.
Reuters Chapecoense fans hold up a tribute in their first game last week[/caption]
The Colombia air tragedy killed 71 people - including 19 Chapecoense players and the managerGetty Images
The club have had to completely rebuild after the tragic plane crash in November in Colombia.
The first-team squad, as well as coaches and backroom staff and journalists, were travelling to Medellin for the first leg of the Copa Sudamerica final.
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The plane crashed as it approached the city, killing 71 people in total.
Just three players survived the crash - the club was later awarded the Copa Sudamericana in tribute with Colombian side Atletico Nacional opting not to play.
The club had offers from players all over South America to play for them.
Of the 28 players who make up Chape's squad, only 11 are not on loan.
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