2024-09-27 12:42:26
The Chilean team will define qualification for the semifinals in Argentina, after achieving a creditable equality against River Plate.
Colo Colo achieved an important 1-1 draw against River Plate, in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores, where the referee help that the Argentine team receives was once again evident. in this edition of the contest, whose final will be played in the millionaires stadium.
Although in the first minutes the Argentine team showed superiority, as the match progressed Colo Colo stood on equal terms with Marcelo Gallardo’s team, one of the big favorites to stay with the Libertadores.
This was reflected with the shot on the post by Leo Gil, who after a pivot from Javier Correa, finished first and was rejected by Armani, who deflected the shot to the crossbar, declaring the clearest chance for the albos.
Added to this was a shot by Correa that was greatly rejected by River’s goalkeeper, but everything became complicated in the first half’s stoppage time. when Pezzella captured a center from Acuña and before Wiemberg’s poor mark he scored 1-0.
However, in the second half Colo Colo showed its best side, with Arturo Vidal and Carlos Palacios as banners, which came to fruition at 60 minutes. when the King found the Jewel alone in front of Armani, who scored parity with a cross shot.
But everything remained to be seen when the VAR analyzed the play, which finally validated and caused the local fans to cheer, concretizing on the scoreboard the Cacique’s superiority in the game against the Argentines.
The referee’s help for River Plate was seen in the last minutes of the game, when The Brazilian referee decided to expel Paulo Díaz and Maximiliano Falcón, after a clear attack by Rive’s defenderr to the Colo Colo central.
With this, the Jorge Almirón’s ensemble Their passage to the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores will be played at the Mas Monumental in River Plate, where Conmebol decided that the final of the continental competition will be played.