Atlético Paranaense edges out Racing Club in exciting match
Curitiba, Brazil – Atlético Paranaense secured a narrow victory over Racing Club of Argentina in the first leg of the 2024 CONMEBOL Sudamericana quarter-finals. The only goal of the match came in the 38th minute from João Cruz, who capitalized on an assist from A. Canobbio to put the Brazilian team ahead.
The match was characterized by the intensity and fight of both teams, who battled for possession of the ball in a balanced fashion. Atlético Paranaense, with 42% possession, was more effective in attack, taking 11 shots (6 on target). Racing Club, on the other hand, had 58% possession and 14 shots (3 on target), but failed to find the back of the net.
Racing Club had a clear chance to equalize in the 44th minute, but an offside call denied the goal. Atlético Paranaense, on the other hand, had to contend with the red card given to Kaique Rocha in the 22nd minute, who was cautioned for a foul. The Brazilian team also saw a second yellow card in the 26th minute, this time to Gabriel.
The final score of the match was 1-0 in favor of Atlético Paranaense, who have a slight advantage in the tie. The second leg will be played in Argentina on September 27th.
Substitutions atletico paranaense: at minute 22 Joao Cruz came in and B. Zapelli went out., at minute 74 Praxedes came in and Christian went out., at minute 74 Pablo came in and Gonzalo Mastriani went out.
Substitutions racing club: at minute 66 R. B. Martinez Tobinson came in and M. Salas went out., at minute 74 B. Rodriguez came in and A. E. Almendra went out., at minute 84 J. Carbonero came in and G. N. Martirena Torres went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Atletico Paranaense
Racing Club
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