In a thrilling match in Sao Paulo, the cast of Luiz Felipe Scolari drew two-two with the current champion and secured first place in the continental definition. It’s highly likely that Vidal and Flamengo de Pulgar will be their rivals in the grand final.
Club Athletico Paranaense is the first finalist of the Copa Libertadores. They tied at two with Palmeiras in Sao Paulo and claimed the advantage for the minimum they collected in the first leg . Something that happened largely thanks to the superb goal scored by the Uruguayan David Terans, former Santiago Wanderers.
The start was intense, making it clear that much of the key was at stake at the Allianz Parque. This, since the 1-0 for Paranaense in the first leg was a score that was as vague as it was decisive. Both looked on in the early games, still showing the attacking power that had these teams one step away from the final.
And in the third minute, madness broke out. It was in a game that initially didn’t seem to hold any danger, where a low cross from Palmeiras was left at the feet of Pedro Enrique, the Curitiba side’s star centre-back. But in the mess and haste, the defender was unable to deliver the ball cleanly and the clearance went straight to Scarpa who opened the scoring. The goal, despite equaling the overall, did not change the development of the game too much . Palmeiras was the one ruling the shares, Paranaense calmly waiting for his moments. A clear scenario, of a film that has become fascinating.
Already at the end of the first half, there was a pivotal moment that conditioned the course of the match. It was about the expulsion of Murilo, in the center of Palmeiras. It was not only a blow to the planning of the double champion, but also a respite for the visit who at that time was struggling defensively.
That’s why in the second half they were smarter and better. Taking advantage of the craziness of Palmeiras, who still managed to keep the streak alive for much of the match, Scolari’s side managed to have more presence on the pitch.
A higher level that ended with the grand prize. In the last minutes and when everyone thought that the semi-final would be played on penalties The Terans appeared. The former Santiago Wanderers, who arrived in port in 2016 and at the express request of Eduardo Espinel.
It was a great collective game that ended with a shot from outside the Uruguayan box, which deflected off a Palmeiras defender and left the keeper without action. A goal that silenced Allianz Parque and left the side that dominated the continent endless . An actor who was supposed to be a supporting actor became a main character five minutes from the end.
Paranaense is the first finalist. The second will be revealed tomorrow night, with a high chance of it being Arturo Vidal’s Flamengo and Erick Pulgar winning the first leg 4-0.
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