racing He lived a historic night by eliminating Corinthians with authority and advancing to the final of the Copa Sudamericana. Under the technical direction of Gustavo Costas, the Argentine team demonstrated determination, personality and high-level football, consolidating their dream of reaching the international title.
The match was played at the Presidente Perón stadium, known as the Cilindro de Avellaneda, before a crowd of fans who never stopped cheering. racing It came without the need to reverse an adverse result, since the first leg had ended 2 to 2.
Corinthians, led by Ramón Díaz, took the lead a few minutes after the start with a goal from Memphis Depay, who took advantage of a defensive inattention and a weak reaction from goalkeeper Gabriel Arias. This early goal seemed to complicate Racing’s aspirations, but the team did not crumble and continued searching for the rival goal.
The figure of the party was, without a doubt, Juan Fernando Quintero. The Colombian, with his talent and vision of the game, became the leader of the team on the field. At 38 minutes, Quintero equalized the score with a penalty goal.
This goal was a emotional blow for racingwho turned to the attack with even more intensity. Just three minutes later, Quintero appeared again, this time with a play from a side kick that culminated in a powerful shot from outside the area, making the score 2-1.
The explosion of joy in the Cilindro was indescribable, and the fans began to dream of the final. In the second half, Racing knew how to manage the timing of the game and control Corinthians’ attempts to tie.
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With this victory, racing They qualified for the final of the Copa Sudamericana, where they will face Cruzeiro on November 23 in Asunción. This achievement is especially significant for the club, which had not reached an international final since the 1988 Supercopa Sudamericana, when it also faced Cruzeiro and became champion..
Racing’s campaign in the Copa Sudamericana has been highlighted by its defensive solidity and its ability to resolve complicated matches. Under the leadership of Gustavo Costas, the team has shown strong collective play and a winning mentality that has led them to overcome high-level rivals.
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