Athletico-PR was heading for an elimination in the round of 16 of Libertadores, but got the positive result in the final minutes
O Atletico-PR visited the freed on the night of this Tuesday, 5th, at the Defensores Del Chaco stadium for the return game of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. Due to the 2-1 scored in the first leg by the hosts, Hurricane needed any draw or victory to advance to the quarterfinals, and they managed, with the confrontation ending in 1 to 1.
Even with your spot already well guaranteed with this match, the Atletico-PR already has a hint of who will face in the next two decisive clashes. That’s because the winner of this duel would face whoever advanced from Strength and students. The teams drew 1-1 at Castelão, and the return takes place this Thursday, 7th, in Buenos Aires.
Channel – Athletistic
The game
First time
Even before the first minute of the ball rolling, horseman scored, and from the entrance of the area, kicked hard over bento, which he defended with certainty. Athletico-PR’s response came soon after, with Vitor Roque leaving Erick in front of the goal, but the steering wheel hit it crossed to Martín Silva save with one hand.
With 31, after the cross, Bento stretched out to avoid the submission of Roque SantaCrossand Melgarjo took the rebound out. Still, after hitting and hitting the area, Diego Viera took it at first and went to the head of Pedro Henrique. Later, Melgarjo was thrown in the area, killed in the chest and hit a cross with a curve over the crossbar.
At 48, Libertad opened the scoring with a goal from Roque Santa Cruz. In the bid, he dribbles Nico Hernández, Pedro Henrique and kicked cross on Bento’s exit. Because of this goal, the decision of the spot for the quarterfinals of Libertadores started to be decided in the maximum penalties.
Break. Result leads to penalties.
WE WILL! 🌪️ #athletic#Liberatorspic.twitter.com/to7UOVEyLq— Athletico Paranaense (@AthleticoPR) July 6, 2022
End of the first half!
Second time
On the return of the break, at nine, Mendieta advanced diagonally and dropped a bomb over the crossbar. After that, Martín Silva left the area once again to prevent Vitor Roque from being free in front of the goal. With this partial result, the dispute for the spot in the quarter ended up going to penalties.
At 21, Vitor Bueno opened for Khellven, who fixed it and kicked it to the middle of the area. Matheus Fernandes tried to deflect, but he played a defender and took the ball out of the area. Right after that, Vitor Roque made a dash through the middle, dropped a bomb and ended up forcing Martín Silva to do another great feat.
With 44, Athletico-PR’s goal with Rômulo! Khellven took the free-kick, Rômulo headed it to Martín Silva’s defense and, on the rebound, sent it to the net. This goal was responsible for securing the Hurricane in the quarterfinals of Libertadores. Now, the team can write down the new appointments in the agenda.
End of the game!
Source: sportbuzz
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