With Flamengo’s downfall on paper, the Academy achieved glory in Penquista land with a collecting goal from Rojas and saves from Arias.
This Wednesday started the action of group A of the Copa Libertadores and both nubles if to race they keep the illusion of qualifying for the round of 16. On one side is the local -in Concepción-, Chilean vice-champion, and on the other side a giant of the continent who, with Fernando Gago at the helm, is the glory of 1967 wants to reissue and has demonstrated it in the Chilean south, with a remarkable display of hierarchy and a classy goal from Matías Rojas, who beat striker Nicola Pérez from 66 yards out.
The path of the Devils in the Cup
The locals never gave up, they showed competitive strength, but also suffered a nice goal from Paolo Guerrero and the result did not move even after the football hour, largely due to the intervention of Gabriel Arias, who stunned the country defending at international level , and took the unbeaten goal back to Argentina. Since Flamengo lost in Ecuador, the territory is completely open, but Gago’s pupils made it clear that they are the favourites, because even with suffering, they won well.
76′ ARIAS! The Chilean-Argentine goal was notable for containing Juan Leiva’s attempt to beat him. La Roja’s team hit the post and Oyarzo was unable to bounce back.
59′ ARIAS! Gaby saved Racing from a low shot from Juanito Leiva in the best of the local.
54’GOOOOOOOOOOOOL! Paolo Guerrero received from Hauche with his head, which helped him lower the ball and define Racing’s 2-0 victory in Chile with class.
45+2′ It’s over! Ñublense got up from Rojas’ goal and fought the match under pressure, but failed to equalize after the first half.
fifteen’GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL OF RED MATÍAS! Spotting him ahead of Pérez, he raised his left foot for midfield for Racing’s first down south.
1′ Football in full swing in a great concept.
Jaime García does not hesitate for premiere:
Gago determines the formation:
Dressing rooms in order.
The Chillanejo Devil’s illusion is transferred to Concepción. Racing goes to the hotel:
Source: Goal