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Low-Scoring Draw in Santiago del Estero Between Central Córdoba and Cerro Largo
Santiago del Estero hosted a match at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades for the CONMEBOL Sudamericana play-offs. The game between Central Córdoba de Santiago and Cerro Largo ended in a draw, leaving the tie open for the return leg.
Central Córdoba dominated possession with 64%, trying to create danger with 8 shots, only 2 of which were on target. The Argentine team also had 3 corner kicks. However, a lack of precision and solid defending from Cerro Largo prevented them from translating their dominance into goals. Discipline was also a factor, with 17 fouls committed and a yellow card received by Y. Casermeiro in the 53rd minute.
Cerro Largo, with 36% possession, opted for a more direct game. The Uruguayans also amassed 8 shots, with more shots on target (3) than their opponent. Despite this, they also failed to break the deadlock. The team was solid in defense and committed fewer fouls (8), although M. Garcia and M. Gianoli received two yellow cards. Peruvian referee Roberto Perez Gutierrez officiated the match. The result leaves everything open for the return leg, where the team that advances in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana will be decided.
Substitutions central cordoba de santiago: at minute 61 M. Perello came in and D. Barrera went out., at minute 61 F. Alfonso came in and L. Besozzi went out., at minute 61 F. Cabral came in and L. Heredia went out., at minute 71 G. Veron came in and N. Funez went out., at minute 82 I. Gomez came in and S. Cristoforo went out.
Substitutions cerro largo: at minute 78 N. Bertocchi came in and A. Perez went out., at minute 78 M. Garcia came in and M. Affonso went out., at minute 90 M. Anasco came in and F. Medina went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Central Cordoba de Santiago
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Cerro Largo
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