Libertad (PRY) vs Sportivo Ameliano (PRY) | DESTACADOS Copa Sudamericana| 08/15/2024 | beIN SPORTS
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00:00We're underway then at the Defensores del Chaco, Libertad kick off going left to right in their traditional black and white stripes, new look kit with a little touch of an Italian vibe down the middle.
00:19The manager to win the league in Paraguay.
00:24He wasn't really considered in through an appointment when he took over because Daniel Garnero left for the Paraguay job.
00:31Switch infield.
00:37Still a burst from Marcelo Fernandez to Melgarrejo, he too shows some quick feet.
00:48Marlini.
01:05Marlini.
01:06Over the top, it's deflected into the path of Cardoso, he lifts it towards the 6-yard box.
01:16High line of Emiliano keeping for now the attackers outside the 18-yard box, it will now be clipped forward.
01:23Vieira with those underneath it, it drops in the area, there's a big shout for handball.
01:28Referee Nesta Ramirez waves it away for now.
01:34What may Vieira think of it, a backheel towards goal.
01:40Garner from the far side in towards the penalty spot.
01:44Another shout for a penalty as bodies tumble, Cardoso hooks it, goal.
01:48Dealt with by Julio Gonzalez.
01:51Again, straight back to Libertad, it's Melgarrejo, Melgarrejo with the ball in towards Cardoso.
01:56Doesn't quite reach him on this occasion.
01:59Now Emiliano looks to break, he's got some space to run into on this occasion, it's Valdez.
02:04Ivan Valdez looking to go inside, perhaps the space was on the outside but the ball's broken.
02:10And in the first attack they've made, the ball is into the back of the net.
02:17Against all odds, Sportivo Emiliano lead.
02:23Soaking up that pressure.
02:26And on the first break away.
02:32Valdez has got an option to try and go on the outside or come infield, he does so.
02:38But as two defenders converge and block him off, getting each other's way,
02:42the ball ends up spilling kindly.
02:47Everyone on their toes and instead Alejandro Samudio nips in, says thank you very much,
02:53and steers the ball under MartĆn Silva into the back of the net.
03:00Thought about the cross, decided against it and then tried to win a free kick and instead,
03:05Emiliano off again on the counter attack.
03:07Samudio's looking for a pass, it's delayed far too long, could still be an opportunity.
03:14Nobody wants to take a shot but there's still work space,
03:18Limitad all over the place at the moment.
03:20Samudio, the goal scorer, cross from the left, still is awfully exposed.
03:25Cardoso, nice turn, there's a bit of space here if he can feed Merlini,
03:29that's what he tries to do, good drop for Malgorejo, fine save.
03:32Malgorejo denied by Rossi.
03:35Fernandez again, Samudio backing up, this time plays it early into the feet,
03:41has a shot from distance which is blocked and it could drop kindly here.
03:44It does, the ball's pulled back towards the edge of the six yard box.
03:51Fernandez, cross in from the left,
03:56in their lines and see out the first half.
03:59The whistle blows.
04:00The first 45 minutes come to an end,
04:05and an angry reaction from the Limitad.
04:09Torrales has made his way out to be replaced by Christian Ocampos,
04:15and they're straight on the attack.
04:18Into the back post, a sensible chance for the Copa Libertadores.
04:23Torrales reaching the semi-finals in that competition.
04:28This is the 16th appearance in the Sudamericana,
04:31but again they're on the back foot of Ocampos with the pull back,
04:34it's a wild, wild appearance out for a throw.
04:39Cross towards Cardoso inside the penalty area,
04:43it drops, it's a shot down, Cardoso could bring it under control.
04:47A lofted cross that finds its way all the way through to Cardoso,
04:51wins the initial header, it's kept alive with a bicycle kick inside the six yard box,
04:56and Libertad have their equaliser.
05:00It's all kicking off in the aftermath,
05:04as Nicolas Rossi attempts to hold on to the ball.
05:07He earns the yellow card as a result.
05:10Aguilar might be fortunate too.
05:12The headline is that Libertad have finally found a way through,
05:16and it was scrappy.
05:21Emiliano failed to clear the corner.
05:24Somewhat hopefully really just lifted back in,
05:27and by that stage,
05:30those in red have really badly switched off,
05:33and they've allowed Espinosa to take the lead.
05:37Those in red have really badly switched off,
05:40and they've allowed Espinosa,
05:43on the edge of the six yard box,
05:46to leap unchallenged.
05:52Then head into the back of the net.
06:02Work down the left,
06:03into Santa Cruz.
06:06It's Fernandez, sorry.
06:08Isidro Fernandez pulls the ball back into a bit of space,
06:12and the move in the end comes to nothing.
06:15Red shirts flooding back into their own penalty area.
06:27Straight into the action.
06:33Go, go, go, go!
07:04Momentarily, it's 2v2.
07:07Shows far too much of it,
07:09and the ball just takes a little touch.
07:11It's not going to reach Barca,
07:13and instead finds its way back into the hands of the goalkeeper,
07:16who's ready just to pounce.
07:18Fijalva looked a little on his heels,
07:20wanted that touch, and that was a heavy one.
07:25Maybe a chance at the other end,
07:27though, across, at the back post.
07:30It was Fletes climbing,
07:31and it's still Fletes looking to cross.
07:34The break peters away into nothing.
07:41Salinas.
07:43A little bit of space to break into for Benitez.
07:46He's shouldered off the ball.
07:50Nice little burst from midfield,
07:52and this could be a good opportunity here.
07:54It's 4v4.
07:56Shot from distance.
07:58It's bent towards that corner.
08:02Full-time, then, here in the first leg.
08:05They'll do it again in a week's time,
08:07right here in the same stadium.
08:09And it's all to play for.
08:11Limitan, one.
08:13Sportivo, Ameliano, one.
08:15Alejandro Samudio's breakaway opener
08:17midway through the first half,
08:19eventually cancelled out by Matias Espinosa's header.