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Universidad Católica was superior, but only drew 0-0 against Sol de América in Asunción, Paraguay, for the second phase of the South American Cup, leaving open the key that will be defined next week in San Carlos de Apoquindo.
The squad of Ariel Holan had several chances in the second half, but it lacked effectiveness against a rival team that proposed very little.
The “cruzados” had an even first half with the homeowner cast, with good arrivals from José Pedro Fuenzalida and Fernando Zampedri, who met with goalkeeper Rubén Escobar and his good responses.
In addition, the number of arrivals from the strip improved, although against a very shy rival. In this context, the figure of César Pinares, with shots from outside the area and good qualifications, although without effectiveness from his teammates.
The most important plays of the second half in the precordilleranos ran by part Válber Huerta, who missed in the small area after a corner from Pinares (55 ‘), one from Edson Puch hand in hand with Escobar (62’) and a half-lap from Zampedri that passed brushing the right vertical of Sol de América (68 ‘).
Now, UC must face Deportes La Serena next Sunday, while the return against the Paraguayans will be on Thursday, a match in which they need a win or again a 0-0 draw to force penalties. Any other result will leave them out, so an initial goal of the visit can complicate their chances.
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