After being defeated in the first leg, Fortaleza was once again overcome by Cerro Portño, and was eliminated from Libertadores, still in the playoffs
O Strengthlost again to Cerro Porteño and was eliminated from the 2023 Libertadores in the play-off stage. with goals from Carrizo It is Here in thethe Paraguayans secured their sequence in the competition with the aggregate of 3 to 0, since they also won the first match, in Brazil.
The game started with the hope of a historic reaction from Fortaleza, which even had a good chance at the beginning with a header from lucero and rebound from dashing after good defense jean. Even so, who opened the scoring were the home team, after Benevenuto almost do against and Carrizo was free to do the first, and increase the gap distance.
What a great goal from Aquino for Cerro against Fortaleza. pic.twitter.com/3PWJIyOjoY
— Curiosities Brazil (@CuriosidadesBRL) March 16, 2023
In the second half, with the game closer to being decided, the Brazilian team was still brave, but could not stand the Paraguayan experience and took the second. Missing close to the corner, Cerro took advantage of the space left at the entrance to the area for Aquino. In the end, there was still time for Guilherme to take advantage of the cross and reduce.
How is it?
With the result, as previously mentioned, Fortaleza is eliminated from the 2023 Copa Libertadores, its second participation in the history of the tournament. On the other hand, Cerro Porteño has confirmed its presence in the group stage, and now awaits the draw, which will take place on March 28, in Asuncion.
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With the elimination, Fortaleza now focuses on the dispute of the Cearense Championship and the Northeast Cup, where it is still alive and with title chances. The team’s next match will be next Sunday, the 19th, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), against Ferroviário, qualifying for a place in the grand final of the state tournament.
Source: sportbuzz
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