Tacuara Cardozo scored a double in the evening at La Huerta. (Photo: APF)
Led by Óscar Cardozo and a great performance by the youthful Enso González, Libertad prevailed this Monday 4-0 against Resistencia and ensured a difference of two games in front of the Apertura Tournament completed on the 13th date.
gonzalezin his first professional goal (3 ‘), the endless ‘Bamboo’ with a double (10 ‘and 43’), one of them from a great free kick, and Lorenzo Melgarejo (60′), gave the signature to a new solid victory for the leader, who takes another step at the top of the championship.
Gumarelo came to today’s match with the intention of resuming the triumphant path after the draw in the previous round with Guaraní (0-0).
On the other side appeared a ‘Resi’ who was also looking for a return to victory, but in a totally different context in terms of future objectives.
Quickly those led by Daniel Garnero They made a difference and began to comfortably direct the process in their favor, when in the third minute of the game, Enso David Gonzalez won by speed and surpassed the visiting defensive sector.
Enso González appeared very early to put the team ahead! @Libertad_Guma!
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At 10 minutes, a bad start by goalkeeper Marino Arzamendia led to the appearance of Lorenzo Melgarejo, who stole the ball and gave it to Oscar Cardozo. This, with all the weight of his experience, took full advantage of the ‘gift’ and sentenced the local 2-0 in a double attempt at the goal.
⚽️ Óscar Cardozo increases the advantage for the gumarelo.
➡️ @Libertad_Guma 2
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Shortly before the break, at 44 ‘, ‘Bamboo’ became a stellar protagonist with the intelligent and masterful execution of a free shot on the edge of the area, signing his double and goal number 9 of his personal campaign in this tournament, of which he is already the only top scorer.
??-??-?? ? Oscar “Tacuara” Cardozo
? He placed a perfect shot over the wall that nailed the angle! ??
➡️ @Libertad_Guma 3
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The second fraction was nothing more than the chance for Melgarejo He also joins the scorers of the match: at 60′, and after a skilful action by Enso González, the former Benfica defined without problems for the final 4-0.
the room of @Libertad_Guma Lorenzo Melgarejo did it!
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With this, Freedom reaped his tenth victory in 13 days and reached 32 pointstaking 6 units from the escort Cerro Porteño.
Endurancefor his part, suffered his eighth fall in the contest, keeping the team of Sergio Orteman with 11 points.
