In Sao Paulo, the Academy saved a 2-2 draw against Corinthians, for the semi-final first leg of the continental tournament. Maximiliano Salas, former Palestino, opened the scoring with a superb finish.
This Thursday, in Sao Paulo, the first leg of the semi-finals took place between Corinthians and Races, for the South American Cup. In Brazil, The clash between Timao and the Academy ended in a 2-2 draw, leaving everything open for the rematch which will be played in Avellaneda. Gabriel Arias was the starting goalkeeper for the Trans-Andean team.
Under a deluge in São Paulo territory, the start was surprising in favor of Racing. Barely six minutes into the game and an acquaintance from the local media opened the scoring. Maximiliano Salas, former striker of Palestinian set up in excellent fashion by passing the ball past goalkeeper Hugo Souza to give the visitors a 1-0 lead. It all came from a long serve from Arias.
But this advantage was short-lived. In the 11th minute, Yuri Alberto equalized for Corinthians, scoring the ball before the Chilean goalkeeper came out after a spectacular action from Memphis Depay.
In the 33rd minute, Timao made his comeback, again with a goal from Yuri Alberto, assisted by the trans-Andean Rodrigo Garro. The team led by Ramón Díaz entered the lead at the break. In the complement, Racing returned to the match with the score of Gastón Martirena, in the 54th minute. The merit of Gustavo Costas’ team was to come out alive from an always complicated field like the Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo, even if the current situation of the Brazilian team is complex at national level (it is in the fight to escape relegation). .
Everything remains open for the return match which will be played next Thursday, October 31, at the Cilindro de Avellaneda. The winner of this key will face the winner of the draw between Cruzeiro and Lanús, which opened on Wednesday in Belo Horizonte, with a score of 1-1. The grand final of the Sudamericana will take place on Saturday November 23 in Asunción.
Source: Latercera
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