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In added time, a header from Paulo Díaz was the savior of River Plate in Brazil. In the first leg match for the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, the ‘millionaire’ cast managed to draw 1-1 with Athletico Paranaense thanks to the goal of the Chilean team, who started.
It was a storied match, because those from Curitiba had many casualties as a result of a coronavirus outbreak. So much so did goalkeeper Bento, who made his professional debut on Tuesday night.
The main actions of the party happened in the second half. In the 57 ‘, the Brazilians opened the account with a goal from Bissoli, with a shot from outside the area. Nothing to do Franco Armani. River did not play an outstanding game. It was harmless in the opposite area. The game has a break in the 66 ‘, because Reinaldo receives his second yellow card. Expelled.
In the added time, Díaz became great. Before he had warned with two headshots and the third was the charm. After a corner kick from Álvarez, the former San Lorenzo wins from above and beats goalkeeper Bento. He had a correct performance, he was even chosen as the figure of commitment.
“Relieved by the goal, but we leave with the bitter taste of not having won it. We leave as if it had been a 0-0 and we play to pass the phase at home, ”said Díaz after the game. A window was opened to the Chilean to gain regularity after the sale to Fiorentina of Lucas Martínez Quarta.
The return between Brazilians and Argentines will be next week, on the Independiente court.
