Oviedo seems willing to do everything to achieve promotion to the First Division, and that includes allying with a Venezuelan shaman, if that’s what it takes. The Carbayón Club recently uploaded a photo of the shaman from the community of Puerto Ayacucho in Venezuela, and it’s generated quite a stir among its followers. While defenders and critics are evenly mixed, everyone agrees that they’d accept any help to make the category jump.
A curious story
The photo has a story of its own. A fan of the blue team visited the Venezuelan area and had the opportunity to meet the shaman during his trip. As he was carrying an Oviedo scarf, he asked the shaman to take a picture with him and sent it to the club, which decided to publish it on their official profiles with the caption: “The shaman of the community of Puerto Ayacucho wearing our colors, and demonstrating that oviedism reaches every corner of the planet”.
In less than an hour, the publication on social media had nearly 100,000 views and sparked a debate among oviedists, with some celebrating the image and joking about it, while a smaller group considered the use of the image to be almost offensive. It’s not uncommon for Oviedo to share images sent by their followers from different parts of the world, but this time, they seem to have achieved an unexpected viral effect.
The Reaction
The reaction to the photo has been varied, with some fans embracing the unusual alliance and others questioning the club’s decision to share the image. However, one thing is clear: Oviedo is willing to think outside the box and try new things to achieve their goal of promotion to the First Division. Whether or not the shaman’s support will bring them good luck remains to be seen, but it’s certainly generated a lot of buzz and attention for the club.