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Junior and Colo Colo clash in a thrilling Copa Libertadores match
Barranquilla, Colombia – Junior de Barranquilla and Colo Colo of Chile clashed in a thrilling first leg match of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez. The match, played on August 21, 2024 in Barranquilla, ended with a score of 2-3 in favor of Colo Colo.
The Chilean team dominated the first half with a dynamic and effective game. In the 43rd minute, Leonardo Cepeda opened the scoring for Colo Colo, assisted by Esteban Wiemberg. Junior reacted quickly and in the 45th minute, Carlos Bacca tied the game with a goal assisted by Didier Moreno.
In the second half, Colo Colo regained the advantage in the 74th minute when Marco Falcon scored an unassisted goal. Junior tried to press for an equalizer, but an own goal in the 82nd minute, following a red card for R. Perez, sealed the victory for the Chilean team.
In terms of statistics, Junior had 63% possession of the ball and took 20 shots (4 on goal, 12 off target), while Colo Colo had 37% possession and took 8 shots (3 on goal, 4 off target).
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Substitutions junior: at minute 22 R. Perez came in and J. Pena went out., at minute 64 R. Hinojosa came in and L. Gonzalez went out., at minute 76 Y. Chara came in and V. Cantillo went out., at minute 77 M. Perez came in and J. Enamorado went out.
Substitutions colo colo: at minute 57 C. Zavala came in and M. Bolados went out., at minute 57 G. Paiva came in and J. Correa went out., at minute 71 L. Gil came in and Carlos Palacios went out., at minute 71 G. Castellani came in and L. Cepeda went out., at minute 84 A. Vidal came in and E. Pavez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Junior
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Colo Colo
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