2023-10-05 02:41:04
Libertadores Cup
The Porto Alegre team fell 2-1 at the Beira-Rio Stadium, a result that added to the 2-2 at the Maracaná last week, leaves them out of the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores. With this, Chilean soccer lost its last representative in the continent’s main club tournament.
Updated on 10/04/2023 – 23:41 CLT
© Getty.Aránguiz was left without the Copa Libertadores final.
The 2023 Copa Libertadores has its first finalist. Fluminense was an unpleasant visit at the Beira-Rio and following a furious comeback at the end they beat Internacional de Porto Alegre 2-1, led by Chilean Charles Aránguiz, who played 74 minutes in this round of the key.
After the 2-2 win at the Maracaná Stadium last week, Inter emerged as the favorite to win the series. He was playing in front of his people, who quickly saw how the account was opened in their favor through Gabriel Mercado at 9 minutes into the game.
The goal emboldened Aránguiz’s team, which was one of the good figures in Colorado’s midfield. However, the chances of increasing the score were accumulating and that in the long run was lethal for Inter.
When the match seemed dominated by the locals, Fluminense took advantage of the several scoring chances missed by Porto Alegre to hit a key shot. Minute 81′ and John Kennedy received a good pass from Germán Cano to make the score 1-1, sending the decision to penalties.
However, the attack of those from Rio de Janeiro did not stop there, as Cano returned to his role as scorer to send it to save in the 87th minute with a right hand. 2-1 and with this Fluminense was now the team that advanced to the final following a fierce comeback that lasted just a few minutes.
Despite the attempts in the final moments, the 2-1 in favor of Flu would not be moved, thus sealing their way to the final to try to win their first Copa Libertadores in history. Now, Fernando Diniz’s team awaits a rival, who will also be known this Thursday on Brazilian soil.
Fluminense’s victory over Inter in the Copa Libertadores
When is the 2023 Copa Libertadores final played?
The grand final of the 2023 Copa Libertadores will be on Saturday, November 4 at the Maracaná Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Internacional de Porto Alegre has already qualified, which awaits a rival between Boca Juniors and Palmeiras.
When do Boca and Palmeiras play for the Libertadores 2023 semis?
The second semifinal of the 2023 Copa Libertadores will be played between Palmeiras and Boca Juniors at the Allianz Parque this Thursday, October 5, starting at 9:30 p.m. (Chile time).
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