After seeing Martin Lucero open the scoring, Fortaleza subsequently suffered a draw and ended up defeated on penalties in the 2023 Copa Sudamericana final.
O Strength was defeated by LDU this Saturday, 28th, in the grand final of the Copa Sudamericana, and ended up runner-up in the tournament. After coming out ahead with LuceroLeão suffered a draw afterwards and lost on penalties, with Dominguez being decisive for the Ecuadorians. The Ecuador team won 4-3.
The first half was characterized by little technique on both sides, but with great desire, the teams sought to create chances to open the scoreboard as quickly as possible. In addition to the attempt to Marinebeing the clearest, Leão barely reached the opponent’s goal, and took the score to zero at half-time.
🇪🇨🏆 It’s the path to #GreatConquest! A @LDU_Oficial reached the top and won CONMEBOL once again #Sudamericana. pic.twitter.com/YpdCGKpJDA
— CONMEBOL Sudamericana (@SudamericanaBR) October 28, 2023
Despite this, the second half started differently for the Brazilians, especially after Martin Lucero score in the third minute to leave Fortaleza ahead on the scoreboard. Falling behind on the scoreboard, LDU went up and started to create their plays, and it didn’t take long to get things even again.
After that, the confrontation was locked in again, with both teams showing a certain fear of taking risks and ending up behind on the scoreboard, with just a few minutes remaining. In this way, the match ended up going into extra time, where another 30 minutes were promised to make it 1-1.
After an extra time without many emotions, despite both teams trying to get out of the tie, which led to the dispute going to penalties. The goalkeeper Dominguez He was a highlight of the Ecuadorian team, saving three penalties, and consecrating LDU as champions of the 2023 South American Championship.
Source: sportbuzz
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