Corinthians is in the semifinals of the Copa Sudamericana after eliminating Estudiantes on penalties, on Tuesday night (29th). Playing in La Plata, Timão had a very bad match in normal time, when they lost by 1-0.
With the help of the post several times, Alvinegro resisted and managed to take the decision to penalties. In the kicks, with a save by Cássio and two more wasted hits on the posts, Timão managed to qualify. Fábio Santos, Fausto Vera and Matías Rojas converted their kicks.
For the next phase, it is certain that the duel will be between Brazilians. Timão awaits the decision between Fortaleza and América-MG to define who will be the next opponent in the South American competition.
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The penalty shootout
In the first minute of the match, Estudiantes took the lead on the scoreboard. Sosa crossed in the area, in the first attack of the opponent, Bruno Méndez hit and the spare the ball was left to Mauro Méndez, who finished it into the goal. The ball even deflected off Lucas Veríssimo, eliminating any possibility of defense for Cássio: 1-0 for the Argentines and everything was equal on the aggregate score.
The penalty shootout started with the Estudiantes team hitting. In the first round, Sosa went for the ball for the Argentines. He tapped and converted. For Corinthians, Fábio Santos was the first to charge. Shirt number 6 went to the ball and also converted, 1 to 1.
The second round started with Rollheiser going for the ball. Shirt number 10 charged and Cássio defended! For Corinthians, Giuliano was the second to beat, but goalkeeper Anduljar also saved the kick, with the scoresheet remaining 1-1.
In the third round, Lollo knocked for Estudiantes. His kick exploded on the crossbar! Fausto Vera was the third to hit for Alvinegro. The Argentine charged and converted, putting Timão in front, 2 to 1.
Estudiantes’ fourth penalty came from Mauro Méndez. The number 16 converted. For Timão, Matías Rojas was responsible for the fourth penalty. The Paraguayan hit and did! 3 to 2 for Corinthians!
Estudiantes’ fifth and final kick came from Ascacibar. He kicked it the post, thus ending the game.
El arquero Cássio advierte: estamos en la semifinal! 👐🏽
📸 Rodrigo Coca#VaiCorinthians pic.twitter.com/IHIZ4SUBZl
— Corinthians (@Corinthians) August 30, 2023
