Libertad advances in the Sudamericana and will face another Paraguayan team in the round of 16

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Asuncion, IP Agency.- The Gumarelo team fulfilled its role in the playoffs and brought Ecuador qualification after tying 1-1 with the Universidad Católica team.

Let us remember that the Paraguayan team had won the first leg in Asunción by 2-0.

José Fajardo opened the scoring for the home team, while Óscar Cardozo sealed the tie as the game was coming to an end.

With this result, Ariel Galeano’s team qualifies for the round of 16 of the Conmebol Sudamericana, where they will face Ameliano’s team in the first half of August.

Summary of the commitment:

CONMEBOL Sudamericana – Playoff (Second Leg)

Catholic University (Ecuador) 1 vs. 1 Liberty (Paraguay) (Overall 1-3)

Stadium: Atahualpa Olympic Stadium (Quito). Referee: Andrés Rojas (Colombia). Assistants: Jhon Gallego (Colombia) and Richard Ortiz (Colombia). Fourth Official: Carlos Betancur (Colombia). VAR: David Rodríguez (Colombia). AVAR: Heider Castro (Colombia). Goals: 6′ José Fajardo (UC); 90’+1′ Óscar Cardozo (L). Booked: 12′ Lorenzo Melgarejo, 43′ Hernesto Caballero and 45’+1′ Antonio Bareiro (L).

Lineups

Catholic University (1): Rafael Romo; Gregori Anangonó (76′ Mauro Diaz), Exon Vallecilla, Lautaro Grillo and Layan Lord (80′ Jesus Castillo); Facundo Martinez (C), Kevin Minda and Lucano Nieto (73′ John Cifuentes); Coach: Jorge Celico.

Freedom (1): Rodrigo Morinigo; Coach: Ariel Galeano.