Universitario de Perú and Botafogo confronted one another for the fifth date of Group D of the Copa Libertadores. An essential dedication for each groups, that are nonetheless scorching on the heels of Junior who’s the chief, and whose final dedication (for matchday 3) ended as a 3-1 victory for the Brazilians.
Prior to this match, Universitario had drawn 1-1 towards Junior on the Monumental in Lima. While Botafogo defeated Liga de Quito 2-1 of their stadium for the fourth spherical of the Libertadores.
The match started in a busy approach between Peruvians and Brazilians in Lima, the place Fabián Bustos’ native crew tried to exit to search out the rating shortly and damage the Brazilians on the wings. While these from Rio de Janeiro additionally clung to discovering the perimeters to be superior.
However, one of many clearest actions within the first half got here from the visiting crew after the winger, Luiz Henrique, acquired the ball on the proper facet of the sector, and completed off a ball that ended up over the rival goalkeeper.
However, Botafogo would have one other motion that nearly turned out to be a penalty cost for them, since once more Luiz Henrique completed off a ball within the space and it ended up within the palms of the central defender, Matías Di Benedetto, however the choose of the dedication wouldn’t decide that motion.
The clearest motion for the Peruvians was in the beginning of the second half, when a cross from the left facet of the sector resulted in a carom and the primary purpose of the match was nearly scored for the locals.
Already within the closing stretch of the match, Botafogo would discover an error by the rival and would find yourself scoring the one purpose of the sport. A move from the Venezuelan participant, Jefferson Savarino, would find yourself on the ft of winger Jeffinho, who acquired it alone and subtly outlined the far submit of the rival goalkeeper.
In this fashion, Botafogo helped Junior and each ended up qualifying for the spherical of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, after the Brazilians added their third victory and obtained 9 factors. While Universitario was not noted of the event and can search to succeed in the Sudamericana.
The final date for the Brazilians will probably be going through Junior in Barranquilla, the place each will outline who will end first and second in Group D. While Universitario should go to the Ecuadorian capital and face the Quito League, in search of the choices of coming into Sudamericana.