Brazil to play Boliva in tribute to boy

 　　RIO DE JANEIRO, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Brazil and Bolivia will play a friendly to honour a 14-year-old fan killed by a flare¹ in a Copa Libertadores match last month.

　　The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said Wednesday proceeds from the April 6 match in Santa Cruz de la Sierra would be donated to the family of Kevin Beltran Espada, who died during San Jose's 1-1 draw with Corinthians on February 20.

　　"They will go, play and come back on the same day," CBF president Jose Maria Marin said. "It's a sacrifice, but they will do it to show sporting solidarity², not just on behalf of the CBF but from the Brazilian people."

　　Twelve fans of Sao Paulo-based Corinthians are still under arrest in the Bolivian city of Oruro after being charged with homicide by local police. < A 17-year-old Brazilian has turned himself into authorities after admitting to letting off the flare.

　　The fixture³ will feature South American-based players only as it is not on an official FIFA date.

　　Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said the match, apart from paying the tribute to the boy, would provide his team with a chance to fine-tune preparations for June's Confederations Cup in Brazil.

　　"It's always important to be able to bring the national team together," Scolari said on the CBF website.

　　"This will give more players, who up to now have not had the opportunity, the chance to be watched."

1 flare   

v.闪耀，闪烁；n.潮红；突发

参考例句：

• The match gave a flare.火柴发出闪光。
• You need not flare up merely because I mentioned your work.你大可不必因为我提到你的工作就动怒。

2 solidarity   

n.团结；休戚相关

参考例句：

• They must preserve their solidarity.他们必须维护他们的团结。
• The solidarity among China's various nationalities is as firm as a rock.中国各族人民之间的团结坚如磐石。

3 fixture   

n.固定设备；预定日期；比赛时间；定期存款

参考例句：

• Lighting fixture must be installed at once.必须立即安装照明设备。
• The cordless kettle may now be a fixture in most kitchens.无绳电热水壶现在可能是多数厨房的固定设备。