Velez vs Flamengo, for the Libertadores semifinal. Photo Juano Tesone – CLARIN
Velez Sarsfieldexcited to play again in a semifinal of Libertadores Cup after 11 years, he receives the powerful in Liniers this Wednesday flamingo from Brazil to the outward crossing.
The match is played at the José Amalfitani stadium, with Colombian referee Wilmar Roldán and Fox Sports television.
entrance, what bore the weight of the match was Flamengowho was pressing in the rival field and asked the goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos, who contained the first attempts.
It was difficult for Vélez to manage the ball at grass level, visibly impaired presumably at the request of the coach Alessandro Medinawho is not on the bench due to disqualification.
The rematch will take place next Wednesday at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro and the winner will face in the final Palmeiras or Athletico Paranaense, both Brazilians.
Despite the attempt by the “Fortín” management against Conmebol, the Liniers stadium does not seem full due to the disqualification of Platea Sur Alta due to the incidents against Talleres de Córdoba in the first leg of the quarter-finals.
Furthermore, unlike the series against Argentine teams, Vélez had to give up the stalls of the Norte Alta due to the partiality of Flamengo.
Vélez finished in the top four of the tournament after leaving River Plate in the round of 16 and Talleres de Córdoba in the quarter-finals.
Flamengo, Brazil’s most popular team, were armed to win the title again with a large financial investment that far exceeds the budget of any Argentine football club.
“Mengao” eliminated Deportes Tolima, from Colombia, in the round of 16, and Corinthians, Brazil’s second most popular team, in the quarter-finals.
Vélez and Flamengo first met in Copa Libertadores last year when they met in the group stage. The Brazilian team won 3-2 in Liniers and then drew goalless in Rio de Janeiro.
Before these matches, they played in other Conmebol tournaments such as Mercosur and the Super Cup and the balance is favorable for “Fla” with five wins against two for “Fortín” and a draw.
Source: Clarin
