Palestino and Flamengo are in the fight of Group “E” to see who will be the team that accompanies Bolívar in the round of 16 of the Libertadores, given that the Bolivians have an ideal score after three games.
“Tino Tino” arrived with three points against “Fla”’s four so a victory for anyone served to take advantage in the table. But the national cast arrived hopeful since The “Arabs” have the support of a great moment on the local terrain.
The game had an unexpected guest: the rain. Unusual in the Coquimbo region, but it was strongly present in the Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso. Although he had no impact on the process of the match.
Palestino’s first serious warning came in the 28th minute from the first time through Ariel Martínez. His shot was saved by Agustín Rossi, who prevented the ball from hitting his left post.
After half an hour Flamengo had a couple of opportunities that could find the net. Even Everton claimed a penalty, which was dismissed by Uruguayan judge Esteban Ostojich, who was not even called by the VAR.
Palestinian and a historic triumph
Palestino knew how to wait for the right moment to attack. It was not an unstoppable gale. His offensive actions were always regulated. As was at 62′ who managed to win a corner kick, and after its execution it was cleared by Leao Pereira. But he left her floating, and Fernando Cornejo took it in the air with a powerful shot that nestled in the back of the arch before the frenetic celebration of the “tetracolor” partials. It was 1-0.
As expected Flamengo increased its offensive actions. But the desire is not always are synonymous with dangerous attacks. And the constant charges of the Brazilians found no destination or crashed into the Palestine wall, which consolidated a historic victory.
With this victory, Pablo “Vitamina” Sánchez’s team places second in Group “E” with six points, three behind the leader Bolivar, and they lead Flamengo, which has four.
Palestino’s next game will be on Tuesday, May 14 against Millonarios in Colombia at 10:00 p.m. in Chile (02:00 GMT), where adding will ensure participation in the second semester in an international tournament.
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