The Brazilian press evoked the good performance of the albos at the Monumental stadium during the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana.
Colo Colo managed to strike the first blow against Internacional in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 by beating the Brazilians by a clear 2-0, a situation which leaves them well ahead of the rematch which is will play on next July 5th.
This fact was highlighted by the Brazilian press. UOL pointed out in their chronicle of the reunion that “the defense failed twice and the Rio Grande do Sul team lost 2-0, at the Monumental David Arellano stadium ”.
There they also highlight the performance of striker Juan Martín Lucero. “It was a constant danger. As well as scoring a goal, he scared the Inter defense throughout the game ”.
In a more general assessment, they argue that “Colo Colo started with the support of the crowd. From the first minutes, he put the pressure on Inter behind the goal. Although he received a ball in the post, it didn’t take him long to find the space he would use to attack for most of the game: the right side of the Colorado defense.
“Heitor was hit several times by Costa, who created great chances. Lucero, in addition to the goal, has always been a dangerous weapon in the Chilean attack “, they insisted.
Globoesporte, in turn, says that after the first entry “Colo Colo opted for the climbs on both sides and put the ball into the box, in which the defenders struggled to escape. Solari, in particular, tormented visitors ”.
Besides, they outlined what should be the result Inter need to achieve to advance to the next round. “With the result, Inter must win by at least three goals to guarantee qualification for the South American quarter-finals. If they beat Colo Colo by two goals, the decision will be on penalties,” they said. underline.
In contrast, Lance signaled growth in the white game in the second leg. “The Chilean team came back with everything and left no space for rivals to create.”
They added that after the second goal of the game scored by Pablo Solari”the situation remained the same for Inter. Without spaces, the team, when they had the ball, ended up losing it and giving it to the home team, which gave work to the opposing defense ”.
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