He rowed against all odds, and was rewarded. Peñarol defeated Independiente del Valle in the final of the Copa Libertadores Sub-20 and got his first title in the tournament. Despite being a debutante in the contest. The Mirasol team was more effective from the 12 steps and raised the champion trophy after equalizing 1-1 in the 90 minutes of regulation.
Penarol reached the final duel with several casualties due to contagion from COVID-19 that affected the campus. Even his DT, Marcelo Broli, could not be on the substitute bench because he was isolated. Despite this, the mirasol box weighed its hierarchy and knew how to suffer a match in which it was clearly dominated.
Against all odds, Carbonero showed off his efficiency and opened the scoring at 76′ with a goal from a free kick by Diego Mendez, that was diverted on its way to the Ecuadorian arch. When it seemed that the Uruguayan club would be the winner, at 90 ‘there appeared Hansel Delgado to score the final 1-1.
With the tie in the 90 ‘regulation, the champion had to be defined from the 12 steps. On Peñarol’s side, Ferreira, Méndez, Homenchenko and Alonso scored. The goalkeeper Rodríguez failed was the only charcoal burner who missed his shot. In Independiente del Valle, Medina, Sagardía, Delgado scored, Carcelén and Mina failed.
Live: Penarol vs. Valley Independent
Rodríguez saved Mina’s penalty and Peñarol is the CHAMPION OF THE U-20 LIBERTADORES CUP
Alonso makes it 4-3 for Peñarol.
Rodríguez vindicates himself and saves the penalty against Carcelén. Everything is still 3-3.
The goalkeeper Rodríguez could not beat his colleague López who stopped the shot and everything continues 3-3.
Delgado’s goal and the scoreboard indicates 3-3 between Peñarol and Independiente del Valle.
Homenchenko makes it 3-2 for the Uruguayans.
Sagardía evens the score. Peñarol 2-2 Independent of the Valley.
Méndez makes it 2-1 for the ‘Mirasol’ cast.
Medina scores and Independiente del Valle ties the series 1-1.
Ferreira makes it 1-0 for Peñarol
Peñarol and Independiente del Valle tied 1-1 and the final is defined by penalties.
Change in PEÑAROL:
Walk in: Pereira
Sale: Silva
GOOOOOOOOOOOOL OF INDEPENDENT OF THE VALLEY
With a header, Delgado made it 1-1 at 90′ and the penalties seem closer and closer.
Goal disallowed for Independiente del Valle. Caicedo was offside.
changes in VALLEY INDEPENDENT:
Enter: Paw and Caicedo
Exit: Herrera and Acosta
Yellow card for PEÑAROL: De León
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL OF PEÑAROL
GREAT GOAL by Diego Méndez from a free kick. The midfielder ‘charcoal’ shot went between the three posts after a slight deflection.
change in VALLEY INDEPENDENT:
Walk in: Medina
Sale: Market
For little. Acosta’s shot hit the post. It could be the first for the Ecuadorian team.
change in VALLEY INDEPENDENT:
Walk in: Carcelén
Sale: Mejia
Center by De Armas looking for Alonso who catches the Independiente del Valle goalkeeper well.
Start of the second half
Penarol 0-0 Valley Independent
Peñarol and Independiente del Valle equalize goalless at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado.
Peñarol free kick charged by Mansilla. The Uruguayan took a center into the area of the Ecuadorian cast but the goalkeeper caught the ball in the second instance.
Arrival of Independent Valley. Angulo entered the ‘carbonera’ area and took out a violent shot. The ball did not enter the three posts thanks to the reaction of goalkeeper Rodríguez.
Herrera’s center from the right wing looking for Sagardía inside the small area. The ball was caught by the Peñarol goalkeeper.
Yellow card for PEÑAROL: Matias Gonzalez
UFFFFF. The first almost arrived for Independiente del Valle. Valencia saw the goalkeeper of the ‘Mirasol’ team advance and took a good shot from the middle of the field. Luckily for Peñarol, the round was caught by his goalkeeper.
Long pass from Mena looking for Sagardía but the ball was easily caught by the Peñarol goalkeeper.
Yellow card for INDEPENDIENTE DEL VALLE: Marco Angulo
Penarol 0-0 Valley Independent
Penarol vs. Independent of the Valley LIVE: confirmed alignments
Penarol: R. Rodriguez; López, González, Méndez, Silva, Mansilla, García, Alonso, De León, De Armas and Homenchenko.
Valley Independent: Lopez; Ordoñez, Mina, Delgado, Valencia, Angulo, Sagardia, Acosta, Herrera, Mercado and Mejía.
Prelude to Peñarol vs. Valley Independent
Penarol vs. Independiente del Valle: match sheet
| Match | Penarol vs. Valley Independent |
|---|---|
| When do they play? | Today, February 20 |
| What time? | 8:00 pm (Uruguayan time) and 6:00 pm (Ecuadorian and Peruvian time) |
| Where? | Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium |
| On what channel? | Facebook Watch y YouTube |
Penarol vs. Independent of the Valley: previous
The Dean advanced to this instance after defeating (2-1) Caracas FC with a double by Máximo Alonso at the Banco Guayaquil stadium. In addition, the Uruguayan team was the leader of their group with seven points and left behind teams like Millonarios, Inter de Porto Alegre and Liga de Quito.
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On the other hand, Independiente was very dominant throughout the tournament and in all their matches they won by three goals or more. In addition, he obtained the biggest win so far in the tournament, 7-1 against Sporting Cristal in the group stage. Like Peñarol, Tornado del Valle qualified for the final after beating Guaraní 3-1.
Penarol vs. Independent of the Valley: schedules
- Uruguay: 8.00 p. m.
- Ecuador: 6.00 p. m.
- Perú: 6.00 p. m.
- Colombia: 6.00 p. m.
- Bolivia: 7.00 p. m.
- Venezuela: 7.00 p. m.
- Argentina: 8.00 p. m.
- Brasil: 8.00 p. m.
- Chile: 8.00 p. m.
- Paraguay: 8.00 p. m.
Where to watch Peñarol vs. Valley Independent?
You will be able to see LIVE the transmission of the match through Conmebol’s Facebook Watch and YouTube account; Likewise, you have the option to follow the game FREE ON INTERNET via the special coverage of La República Deportes, where you can see the goals on video, the main incidents and minute by minute of the match.
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Penarol vs. Independiente del Valle: where do they play?
The Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium, located in Quito and with capacity for 41,575 spectators, will be the place where the final will be played.