2024-05-04 09:49:40
LIBERATORS.-
From the opening whistle, both teams wanted to get a victory that would allow them to continue adding and qualify for the next stage.
The first goal of the match came from the penalty spot, with a precise execution by Carlos Bacca to put the ‘Tiburón’ ahead. However, LDU’s response was immediate, and thanks to a masterfully converted penalty by Alex Arce, the ‘U’ managed to equalize the score before the end of the first half. The match was a duel between two great South American teams, with high-level plays and total dedication on the part of both teams. Liga demonstrated a non-negotiable attitude, constantly searching for the rival goal and putting Junior’s defense in trouble. Despite losing Lisandro Alzugaray due to injury in the first half, the team led by Josep Alcácer maintained its level of play and remained firm in search of a positive result.
In the second half, the match continued to be just as intense, with scoring opportunities for both teams and an accelerated pace. The performance of goalkeeper Alexander Domínguez stood out, who excelled with saves that avoided the locals’ advantage. Finally, the match ended with a 1-1 draw, leaving the Liga Deportiva Universitaria with a vital point in its quest to advance to the round of 16. final of the Copa Libertadores. With this result, the Ecuadorian team has four points in Group D and is positioned as a serious contender in the continental tournament. The next appointment for the King of Cups will be to face Botafogo in a new round of the Copa Libertadores, where he will seek to continue adding points to ensure his passage to the next phase. We appreciate the support of brands such as Coonecta Red Transaccional, Fibratelecom, Nova English, Constructora Romero Álvarez, Ecuahierro, Estación de Servicio Santiago 2, Elohim and Riobamba Brewing Company, which make this exclusive sports coverage possible for Diario Los Andes.