Independiente del Valle draws against Liverpool in Copa Libertadores debut, highlights and analysis

2024-04-04 23:00:00

Independiente del Valle let victory slip away in their debut in the Copa Libertadores and had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Liverpool on matchday 1 of group F of the competition.

The Rayados managed to maintain a minimal advantage for 78 minutes, but a great goal from a free kick by Luciano Rodríguez soured the visitors’ aspirations of taking the 3 points.

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As in most of their matches, the black and blue tried to take possession of the ball from the first minutes. But it was through the stopped ball that the opening of the scoring would come.

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In a corner kick, Independiente made a prepared play: Junior Sornoza crossed almost on the edge of the area for Joao Ortiz to receive alone and volley to beat goalkeeper Sebastián Lentinelly’s fence.

From there, the team led by Javier Gandolfi continued to attack in search of the second score, but their lack of effectiveness played a trick on them and they were unable to achieve their goals.

For the second half, the Argentine coach decided to bring in winger Alexander Bolaños, a player who would give greater verticality to the Ecuadorian club.

However, little by little the tricolor team began to give up the playing field and their rivals began to attack with greater danger, until they found their reward.

With 12′ left in regulation time, the central judge ruled a foul close to Independiente’s goal. Rodríguez took the ball and with a shot with effect outside the barrier, he left Moisés Ramírez without reaction and scored 1-1.

The giant-killer tried to win the match, but he did not find the means to hurt his rival again and both ended up dividing honors at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo.

With this result, Independiente remains second with one point. Until now, all the teams in group F of the continental competition have a unit. (D)

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