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Universidad Católica brings the complete booty from Uruguay. The crusaders achieved an important 1-2 victory in Montevideo, on the River Plate of the historical Jorge Fossati, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the South American Cup.
The preview presented a problem for Ariel Holan, because Germán Lanaro was suddenly left out of the summons. In addition to the absence of the suspended Huerta, the UC had to present an unprecedented pair of centrals: Asta-buruaga and Parot. In addition, the presence of Núñez and Buonanotte in the middle made the sacrificed Lezcano. The Darseneros, who only have Uruguayans on their roster, put their chips on Matías Arezo, their star forward, 18 years old. The striker showed things that make him different and that provide him with a promising future.
Not even the most optimistic of the Crusaders thought that the start of the game was so favorable. Not only because of the level shown, but because it was reflected in an early goal. Minute 9 and Zampedri opens the account with a volley, after a free kick from Buonanotte. The initial half hour was very good for UC, controlling the ball and generating options. In the 23 ′, the Argentine forward almost made the double but his shot hit a post. River did not decipher the actions of the crusaders, being disarranged several times. The line of three put by Fossati gave spaces.
Before the break, the Danish cast found the tie thanks to a header from Piriz, after a corner. The venue ended better than it started, allowing a second half as open as it was uncertain. For Católica it was uncertain because he was left without the scorer. Zampedri did not return from halftime, as he was affected by a very hard head clash with Guzmán Rodríguez. El Toro could not return to the field for the second period. Valencia replaced him.
If the start of the first half was good, the complement was not. La Católica had no control, mistakenly bet on the long pitch, skipping midfield. He fought because in the 52 ‘a goal to River was annulled. The presence of Buonanotte so loaded to the right made him lose influence to the Dwarf, who is not a pointer but must comply where they put him. After an hour of play, Lezcano entered through the former River to try to counter the Uruguayan dominance.
Fortune went hand in hand with the Chilean champion because he found an unbeatable chance for 1-2: a one-handed penalty. Although Aued did not finish well, the ball went in and that is what matters. Luli got it right again from 12 steps.
A plus that the cast of Holan showed was that he was mature to work the game when he had a bad time and was overcome by the rival. The 1-2 was a hard blow for the Uruguayans.
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River Plate 1: Olveira; Viera, Salaberry (86 ′, Olivera), G. Rodríguez; N. Rodríguez, Montiel (86 ′, Leites), Piriz, Ospitaleche (77 ′, Alonso), Bonifazi; Arezo (89 ′, Borbas) and Neris (77 ′, González). DT: J. Fossati.
U. Catholic 2: Dituro; Fuenzalida, Asta-buruaga, Parot, Cornejo; Núñez (55 ′, Rebolledo), Saavedra, Aued; Buonanotte (60 ′, Lezcano), Zampedri (46 ′, Valencia) and Puch. DT: A. Holan.
Goals: 0-1, 9 ′: Zampedri, with a volley after Buonanotte’s free kick. 1-1, 45 ′ + 3 ′: Piriz, header after a corner kick. 1-2, 72 ′: Aued, from a penalty, after a hand from River.
Referee: J. Méndez (PAR). He admonished Salaberry; Puch, Lezcano.
Parque Viera Stadium, Montevideo. No audience.
