Universidad de Chile beat Independiente del Valle, in its debut for the Libertadores Femenina, with a solid performance in general by La U.
University of Chile beat 3-1 to Valley Independent Dragons in his debut in the group stage of the Women’s Copa Libertadoresin a duel played at the Banco Guayaquil stadium.
Those directed by Carlos Véliz had a great start in the contest, where they share a zone with the locals, Libertad Limpeño (Paraguay) and Palmeiras (Brazil), to get excited about advancing to the quarterfinals.
The blue team was superior from the first minutes, putting pressure on the Ecuadorians and generating the best scoring chances.
Due to the above, it was not surprising that the opening of the account was in favor of the “Leonas”. At 14 minutes, Yessenia Huenteo took advantage of a great filtered pass to open the scoring, beating goalkeeper Irene Tobar at the exit.
However, the blues could hardly celebrate. Just 3′ later, Claudia Roldan he scored the tie with a free kick, leaving Vanina Correa without options.
The quick draw was a blow to Véliz’s team, who were unable to capitalize on their dominance in more goals despite the insistent approaches to goal by the Ecuadorians.
Already in the second half, the match opened in favor of the ‘Leonas’.Rebecca Fernandez he regained the advantage after capturing a rebound on a stopped ball at 57 ‘, defining with a soft touch of the left foot.
Then, after 70 minutes, Daniela Zamora He increased the difference after completing a quick counterattack.
The Dragonas of Independiente del Valle were encouraged to go in search of something else, but the blue defense and interventions by Correa prevented more movements on the scoreboard.
The next meeting of the University of Chile in the women’s Libertadores will be this Monday, October 17, when they face Libertad Limpeño. That same day, the Ecuadorians will face Palmeiras.
???????? End of the match! triumph of @udechilefem in debut: beat 3-1 @DragonasIDV at the start of Group C.
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– CONMEBOL Libertadores Women (@LibertadoresFEM) October 14, 2022