Fluzao defeated Dean 3-1 in Asunción and sits among the continent’s top four. He already knows his next opponent, also from Brazil.
The Libertadores Cup 2023 semi-final draw was held on Thursday evening after Fluminense’s 3-1 victory over Olimpia at the Defensores del Chaco stadium. The Brazilians joined Palmeiras, Boca Juniers and Inter de Porto Alegre in the next round, with their next rival confirmed as the same Brazilian club they faced in this tie.
Fluminense were unhappy with the advantage they had gained in the first leg, a win powered by goals from André and Cano, and from the opening minutes the visitor team set out to capitalize. Yet they had to withstand a fierce early push from Olimpia, who created a lively atmosphere and posed problems for the Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio.
The scoreboard opened with a strike from John Kennedy in the first quarter, a move exposed by the spaces left by Paraguayans as they pushed forward to force a result. Just as the drama seemed to reach its peak, Facundo Zabala pulled Olimpia back within reach of the deficit, sparking renewed belief among the home fans.
As the game progressed into the final phase, Olimpia continued to push, but the sending off of Fernando Cardozo gave Fluminense a decisive numerical edge. With the numerical advantage reflected on the scoreboard, Fluminense began to seal the series with a composed finish from German Canoe.
Copa Libertadores 2023: match start times, broadcast information and schedule
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OLIMPIA – FLUMINENSE, MINUTE BY MINUTE
- Minute-by-minute coverage between Olimpia and Fluminense.
- FLUMINENSE GOAL! Germán Cano again extends the lead, effectively closing the series.
- FLUMINENSE GOAL! The goalscorer, Germán Cano, appears to seal the tie for the visitors.
- OLIMPIA GOAL! Zabala narrows the gap briefly before halftime, keeping the home crowd hopeful.
- FLUMINENSE GOAL! Kenedy capitalizes to start wrapping up the series.
- Olimpia initiated the play, but found Fabio ready in goal.
- Impressive reception for Olimpia’s effort tonight.
- Good evening and welcome to another GOAL broadcast. Olimpia faces Fluminense in the second leg of the quarter-finals of the 2023 Copa Libertadores at the Defensores del Chaco stadium.
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HOW TO WATCH LIVE TV AND STREAMING
The match between Olimpia and Fluminense will be broadcast on Argentina FOX Sports. In Chile it can be seen on Fox Sports. Across the rest of South America, ESPN carries the game. In the United States, Fox Sports will also provide coverage.
Streaming options include Star+ for Mexico and South America.
FORMATIONS
OLYMPIA
Juan Espinola; Victor Salazar, Jhohan Romaña, Mateo Gamarra, Facundo Zabala; Alejandro Silva, Marcos Gomez, Richard Ortiz, Ivan Torres; Fernando Cardozo and Facundo Bruera. DT: Francisco Buera.
FLUMINENSE
Fabio; Samuel Xavier, Nino, Felipe Melo, Diogo Barbosa; John Arias, André, Keno, Gans; John Kennedy and Germán Cano. DT: Fernando Diniz.
Reflection notes: The match details and lineups reflect the competitive context of South American football during the 2023 Libertadores quarterfinals. [Goal]