Independiente’s odyssey in the cup ended with a 2-1 win against Gremio

Independent of the valley came back and won 2-1 Guild from Porto Alegre by the Liberators cup, at Defensores del Chaco Stadium in Asunción, Paraguay, on the night of April 9, 2021.

The Ecuadorians controlled the ball from the start, but it was the Brazilian team that opened the score in the 9th minute with a sensational header from the striker. Diego SouzaWith that minimal advantage, the teams went to rest, but the rayados del valle found their reward at the start of the second half. Then the Argentinian appeared Lorenzo Faravelli a draw at 53 ‘, with a great cross in the area to beat the goalkeeper Brenno. Later, the 28-year-old midfielder scored his double by converting a penalty to 61 ‘.

At the time, the Brazilian cast was left with one less player due to the expulsion of Ruan Tressoldi NetWith one man less, IDV pushed even harder to score more goals. Gremio ended up trapped in his territory and was thus able to keep the momentum of the Ecuadorian cast in check. Even the crossbars helped the visiting team avoid more goals.

Lorenzo Favelli (c) of Independiente del Valle disputes the ball with Cesar Pinares of Gremio on April 9, 2021. Photo: EFE

Lorenzo Faravelli (c) of Independiente del Valle disputes the ball with Cesar Pinares of Gremio on April 9, 2021. Photo: EFE

The Portuguese coach’s IDV Renato Paiva He played at home at the Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asunción. It was a true odyssey for both clubs that planned to meet in Quito on April 7, 2021. However, when cases of infected people were discovered in the Brazilian delegation, the meeting could not be held in Ecuador’s capital on the orders of the National Emergency Operations Committee (COE). Subsequently, both clubs had to change their plans and they met in Paraguay this Friday.

From the start of the meeting, the Ecuadorians took possession of the ball and set the offensive playalthough they were surprised by Souza’s goal. The ‘Tricolor Gaucho’ Then he knew how to deal with the advantage, despite the good performances of players who stood out and had options to tie such as the Argentinian Christian Ortiz, the Ecuadorian Pedro Vite and others.

For the second half, the striped came out, determined to come back and then Faravelli appeared, the Argentinian midfielder who won the figure of the match by getting a double for the win.

This series Liberators cup will be determined on April 14, 2021. On that day it will be known whether the IDV or the ‘Immortal Tricolor’ will play in the group A. against Palmeiras, University and Defense and Justice.

José Hurtado (left) of Independiente del Valle contests the ball with Aldemir dos Santos of Gremio at the Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asunción (Paraguay).  Photo: EFE

José Hurtado (left) of Independiente del Valle contests the ball with Aldemir dos Santos of Gremio at the Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asunción (Paraguay). Photo: EFE

Gremio's Diego de Souza (c) celebrates a goal in the Copa Libertadores match between Independiente del Valle and Gremio.  Photo: EFE

Gremio’s Diego de Souza (c) celebrates a goal in the Copa Libertadores match between Independiente del Valle and Gremio. Photo: EFE

Argentinian referee Nestor Pitana (right) takes a ball with Argentinian assistant Mariana de Almeida at Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asunción, Paraguay.  Photo: EFE

Argentinian referee Nestor Pitana (right) takes a ball with Argentinian assistant Mariana de Almeida at Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asunción, Paraguay. Photo: EFE

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