It could! Palestino dropped Flamengo, one of the candidates fixed to fight this edition of the CONMEBOL Libertadores Cupand he did it with authority, in a very hard-fought match, and with a great goal that will surely be among the best of this edition.
Palestino achieved a great triumph against the Brazilian giant. Photosport
And after two falls in the initial dates of the contesta resounding victory at home at the hands of Bolívar, and another in Brazil, precisely against Mengao, came the triumph over Millonarios, a victory that once again fueled the dream of the Arabs, which this Tuesday they confirmed with their success.
The “Vitamin” team faced a team that had more of the ball from the start and that made Rigamonti a figure, but he resisted the attacks under the intense rain that fell on the field at the Sánchez Rumoroso.
However, Tetracolor was sharp and reached the opening of the account with a great volley goal from Fernando Cornejo in the 63rd minuteto unleash total madness on the Coquimbo campus.
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A shot by Luiz Araújo could have changed history, but the vertical saved the Chilean team. that after opening the account he opted for defensive order and settled the counter duel.
In the end, the 1-0 did not move and Palestino sealed a huge success, well done, to place second in Group E after four disputed dates and dreaming of their passage to the round of 16 of the Libertadores.