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Flaco and Roque star as Palmeiras oust River for Liberta semi
In a packed Allianz Parque, Palmeiras came from behind to defeat River Plate 3-1 on Wednesday (24), in the second leg of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores quarter-finals.
Having won in Argentina 2-1, Verdão secured their spot in the semi-finals of the continental tournament for the 12th time!
Highlights coming soon
The Match
The match was a real test for the hearts of Verdão fans.
After all, the Argentinians were much more organized, resilient, and dangerous than in the game at Monumental de Núñez.
So much so that, before the 10-minute mark, Salas opened the scoring after a free-kick into the area.
The early goal slightly unsettled Palmeiras, who had chances to equalize but were stopped by the inspired performance of goalkeeper Armani.
However, after the break, just five minutes in, Piquerez crossed from the left, and Vitor Roque leveled the score.
With qualification secured even with a draw, Verdão "kept their cool" and frustrated the River Plate team.
So much so that Acuña, who only received a yellow card for pushing Vitor Roque off the ball, ended up being sent off at the end after committing a penalty on Facundo Torres.
Flaco López struck hard, down the middle, and completed the comeback. This was the 50th goal of the Argentine forward in the green and white jersey.
In stoppage time, Flaco López scored another goal to seal the score!
What's Next
With the qualification, Palmeiras awaits the winner of São Paulo vs. LDU (first leg 0-2).
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.
NELSON ALMEIDA - AFP or licensors
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