Athletico won the Racing, by 1 to 0, at the Ligga Arena, this Thursday, by the round of the quarterfinals of the South American. The Hurricane goal was scored by João Cruz in the first half.
The Argentine team had an invalidated goal, made by Salas, before the break. The Rubro-Negro still had good chances in the second stage, could not expand the score, but takes the advantage for the match back in Argentina.
O Racing It began by imposing itself in the Arena and made life difficult for Athletico. The Argentine team scored strong and occupied the attack camp most of the time. There were at least two good chances: first Mycael defended Adrián Martínez's kick at 12 minutes. At 33, Fernando waved at the ball exit and Martirena almost opened the score.
In rare arrival to the attack, Athletico showed efficiency: at 38, João Cruz received from Canobbio at the entrance of the area and kicked hard, with no chances for Arias. In the end, Racing He even stalled with Salas, but the assistant caught a hindrance.
In the second half, oO Racing tried to take the initiative again, ran the attack, but the Athletico almost expanded at 15. John Cruz charged the corner, Arias came out badly, and Christian headed out. At 26, João Cruz kicked, the ball deviated, and the goalkeeper of Racing You saved it with your foot. The Argentine team then responded with beat by Roger Martínez that Mycael defended.
Hurricane had two more chances with Pablo. At 34, he hit the corner, and Arias took it. At 36, the attacker sent a crusader, and the goalie defended again. In the end, victory of the Athletic and built advantage.
The game back between Racing x Athletico will be next Thursday, at 9:30 pm (from Brasilia), in Argentina. Hurricane has the advantage of a tie to qualify. The Argentine team must win by at least two goals to qualify. If the Racing win by a goal, the vacancy will be defined in penalty.
Before the game back on South American Wednesdays, Athletico returns to the field on Sunday to face the CrisisFor the Brazilian Championship. The ball rolls at 6.30 p.m. (from Brasilia), at Heriberto Hülse.
