The expulsion of Martínez, the turning point. Photo: Media Nation.
A changing classic, one of the good ones. Two penalties, one expelled, a lot of controversy and VAR to ask for. Cerro Porteño had two goals ahead and the clásico in the bag, but the expulsion of Miguel Martínez ended up reviving Olimpia, who tied it (2-2). Distribute points among the usual rivals.
The edition 318 of the traditional set (by local League) It was played today in Para Uno for the sixth date of the Apertura 2023 tournament.
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Cerro Porteño could not count on Brazilian goalkeeper Jean (injured) again and coach Facundo Sava presented the same eleven that qualified for Phase 3 of the Libertadores.
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The Argentine strategist also surprised by leaving Brazilian defender Eduardo Brock and Bolivian striker Marcelo Moreno on the bench; and out of the set Sergio Díaz, Rodrigo Delvalle, Rafael Carrascal, Enzo Giménez and Fernando Fernandez.
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For his part, the striped coach Julio Cáceres redoubled the commitment to Luis Zárate in the heart of the defense, replaced Richard Ortíz with Marcos Gómez and kept Brian Montenegro with Derlis González in charge of the attack.
☑️ Team confirmed! | date 6
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The young attacker Alan Wlk joined the Olympic bench for the first time.
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Olimpia started more intense from the hand of a plugged in Derlis González. On the 10th, he hit the right sector of the Barça defense with stinging incursions.
The host remained dynamic in the face of the confusion prevailing between the lines of Cerro Porteño, who managed to level the process to the bone. Consequently, referee Derlis López issued the first warnings to Diego Churín (16′) and Víctor Salazar (24′), one on each side.
Cerro Porteño shook off the pressure, settled on the court and began to bombard the local area with set pieces. And, as a result of this paradigm, a cross from Federico Carrizo found the head of Alberto Espínola to open the scoring at the end of the first half (43′).
? “Beto” appeared! Alberto Espínola connected the center of “Pachi” Carrizo and put Ciclón ahead.
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The Cáceres team, which was better due to wide passages and had more of the ball, went to the dressing rooms at a disadvantage.
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Olimpia came out determined to seek parity, but Cerro grew and was even more dangerous when it came to facing the final meters. One cross after another that resulted in an entertaining tug of war between Diego Churín and Luis Zárate.
Around 60′ Cerro Porteño got closer to the second goal and Olimpia lost confidence. Cáceres did not wait any longer and sent Bacundo Bruera (Brian Montenegro), Antolín Alcaraz (Víctor Salazar) and Richard Ortíz (Hugo Fernández).
Precisely the recently admitted Richard Ortíz starred in a play that the VAR interpreted as punishable (hand in the area) and the judge whistled a penalty. Claudio Aquino was in charge of the execution, who made it 0-2 (65′).
? Well cornered! The definition of Claudio Aquino for the second of the Cyclone.
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It seemed that Cerro had the clásico in his bag, but goalkeeper Miguel Martínez hindered Derlis González’s discount (hand outside the area) and earned the direct red card (72′). Sava sacrificed Robert Morales to allow the entry of the third goalkeeper, José Miers, who made his debut in the First Division.
Miguel Martínez was expelled for this action. José Miers debuts in the Cyclone arc. pic.twitter.com/K8Vzo8PgCg
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Minutes later, Ale Silva, in a fantastic move with a left-footed shot, got discount (78′).
? Alejandro Silva, left-handed, discounted for the Dean.
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And, in the same way, the VAR intervened shortly after verifying a contact from the rookie Miers that culminated in the maximum penalty. Derlis González did not miss out and sealed the 2-2. Crazy.
? Derlis González matched the shares! From a penalty, Olimpia tied it. Great match in For One!
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Sava sent Damian Bobadilla and Eduardo Brock in order to sustain the result, when at that point Cerro was drama and nerves.
Everything happened about the end. Cerro Porteño had three clear chances to take the victory and Olimpia, stunned, appealed to what came her way. Back and forth, all or nothing.
There was no time for more. Olimpia links three games without knowing the taste of victory. Cerro Porteño has a lot to analyze. The importance of Jean is not in doubt.
