Ever Francisco Hernández (born December 11, 1958 in Santiago de María

Santiago de María

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) is a retired football player from El Salvador

El Salvador

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 who represented his country at the 1982 FIFA World Cup

1982 FIFA World Cup

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 in Spain

Spain

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Club career

Hernández began his career playing for hometown club C.D Santiagueño with whom he won a domestic league title in 1980 but he left them after relegation for C.D. FAS

C.D. FAS

Club Deportivo Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, commonly known as C.D. FAS or simply FAS , is a Salvadoran professional football club based in Santa Ana. They are rivals with Club Deportivo Águila. FAS currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, their home ground being the...

, winning another championship in 1984. He also clinched the top goalscorer award in 1984 with 17 goals. He retired early at only 28 years, after a final league season with Alianza

Alianza F.C.

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International career

He became a hero after scoring a historical goal against Mexico

Mexico national football team

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 to qualify El Salvador

El Salvador national football team

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 to the 1982 FIFA World Cup

1982 FIFA World Cup

The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...

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Hernández scored 13 goals for the El Salvador national football team

El Salvador national football team

El Salvador's national football team represents El Salvador in international football and is sanctioned by the Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol . In 1899, Santa Ana and San Salvador met for the first hosted football game in El Salvador...

 from 1976 to 1985. He has represented his country in 11 FIFA World Cup qualification

FIFA World Cup qualification

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 matches

Retirement

After his career, Hernández moved to the United States in 1991 to become a car salesman in Los Angeles. He is married and has three children.

External links

• Biography - La Tribuna