Beyond the defeat suffered, San Lorenzo began to show a new face within the playing field with order, dominance and goals that put him on the opportunity to reverse a series that was historic to get it, but despite the disadvantage he did not lose faith in an ultra-defensive team with Angel and Oscar Romero starter. Diego Dabove’s had to go back a 3 to 1 suffered from home and at least had to score three times to aspire to a chance, that is why the coach moved his chips in a duel that was decisive and was not achieved, but where the image he left in Brasilia was key.
Angel Romero, one of the figures of San Lorenzo in Brasilia. Photo: Reuters
On the other hand, the finalists of the last edition of the Copa Libertadores showed up away from home and with little competition, but knew that the advantage is important to get into the group zone. Ariel Holan was able to meet one of the top goals and faced that fate with his particular way of playing. San Lorenzo performed with José Devecchi; Gino Peruzzi, Federico Gattoni, Alejandro Donatti, Gabriel Rojas; Oscar Romero, Torito Rodríguez, Juan Ramírez; Uvita Fernández, Franco Di Santo and Angel Romero.Santos, on the other hand, was able to secure the classification with Joao Paulo; Para, Kaiky, Luan Peres, Felipe Jonatan; Alison, Madson, Pirani; Marinho, Jefferson Soteldo and Leonardo.
Leonardo celebrates 1 to 0 in Brasilia. Photo: Reuters
From the start, the first half of the first half was repeated and the place prevailed in the dominance of the ball, despite a high pressure of San Lorenzo, urged results. However, the attacks were clear were those of Holan who failed to close with several centers and a clear free kick, but in a particular way. Against one, Leonardo faced Gattoni and when he seemed locked up he topped the arch almost without an angle, surprising a Devecchi who wanted to anticipate the center. 1 to 0 continues to force the Cyclone to convert by three so many to force the long.
Pará beats Devecchi for Santos’ 2-0. Photo: Reuters
At the start of the add-on, San Lorenzo went to the front and at a key moment, a fortuitous play ended with one against Marinho in front of the goalkeeper. In his quest to cut Santos’ second, Rojas made a foul and was expelled for last resort. Within two minutes of that play, the venue found 2-0 with a back closed by Pará.
Di Santo celebrates the partial discount of San Lorenzo, which battled to the end. Photo: Reuters
Showing pride and competitiveness, despite the disadvantage, Boedo’s club came into play with a headbutt of Di Santo behind a corner, and with 2-1 keeps the flame alive, although the feat of getting after goals seems farther away. Already about the end, and with 13 minutes to go, Angel Romero took advantage of a con and with a large crossed finisher stamped the tie that renewed hopes. Despite the disadvantage, San Lorenzo became noticeable and made Joao Paulo a figure, who with six clear interventions cut off the progress of a team that changed the air and renewed hope with the coach. Now, he will play the Copa Sudamericana as a consolation prize, where he will face Rosario Central, October 12 (Paraguay) and Huachipato (Chile).
