The great party of UC in Cali

Universidad Católica did everything in the 1-1 draw against América de Cali in Colombia. He gave away the rival goal, lost a penalty and starred in the game practically all the time, but the lack of settlement made UC barely get a point in its adventure through Colombia.

Not in the worst case scenario, Universidad Católica would have imagined that after seven minutes it would be 1-0 down and would have missed a penalty. But it happened. At 4 ‘, Matías Dituro failed like very few times and the UC paid him. Being far from his goal, he hit him badly in a clearance and the ball was at the mercy of Duván Vergara, who, astute, barely controlled, defined placed at the left post of the goalkeeper who returned desperate but could not correct his error.

UC was able to twist history a few minutes later, when Gastón Lezcano He was knocked down in the rival area, for which the judge charged a penalty. At 7 ‘, Luciano Aued, who never errs in Chile, he was embittered by goalkeeper Graterol, who stretched to his left and deflected the Argentine’s shot.

Católica had a hard time reacting after the mistakes. Despite a terrible start, he didn’t give up on his plan. He wanted to star at all times, having the ball and reaching the wings. Little by little his pressure was noticeable in the rival goal. Aued finished off at 23 ‘from afar, without much danger. America, meanwhile, was betting on Vergara’s speed and Ramos’ experience. Both had opportunities to score after individual plays.

In the 33rd minute, the crossed relief arrived. Aued searched with a left foot in the area and Fernando Zampedri he put in a notable advance to trade Graterol’s club and score the tie. From 1-1 the best version of UC appeared, which ended the first half in full territory of the ‘Red Devils’.

The beginning of the complement had to Edson puch with a great chance in the area, but the winger’s left-footed shot went high. It was the best of the ’10’ who had an opaque match.

America struggled in midfield and pushed for a few minutes. That was how she approached with a violent shot from Vergara that with her palms she cleared Hard.

Pinares’ hand in hand that could change history

At 67 ‘, Catholic University had the clearest chance of the second half. Cesar Pinares went hand in hand and stung the ball against Graterol who was already beaten. Unfortunately for UC, the ball did not go between the posts and went. Reaction of Ariel holan it was everyone’s: he took his head, incredulous at what had happened.

Holan bet on Diego Valencia and Diego Buonanotte to go for the three points. America removed Vergara and the Cali attack faded.

Aued had the 2-1 shortly from the end, but the lack of settlement condemned UC. America resisted and got a point for which he played throughout the match. Católica showed off the triumph in Colombia and now the classification must be played against Gremio in Brazil and against Inter in San Carlos de Apoquindo.