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Palmeiras Overwhelms LDU de Quito in Libertadores Semifinal First Leg
Sao Paulo – In a match played at the Allianz Parque, Palmeiras showcased their dominance against LDU de Quito, securing a commanding victory in the first leg of the CONMEBOL Libertadores semifinals. The Brazilian team, with 65% ball possession, dictated the pace from the start.
R. Sosa opened the scoring for Palmeiras in the 20th minute, following a well-executed team play culminated with an assist from Allan. Before halftime, Bruno Fuchs extended the lead in the 45th minute, solidifying the home team’s control. The second half continued with Palmeiras controlling the match. Raphael Veiga scored in the 68th minute, assisted by Vitor Roque, and sealed the victory with a penalty goal in the 82nd minute.
LDU de Quito, with a more defensive approach and 35% possession, struggled to create danger in the opponent’s area. The Ecuadorian team, which committed 14 fouls and received 4 yellow cards, barely troubled the Palmeiras’ goal.
The match, refereed by Colombian Wilmar Roldan, was intense and contested, with several cautions for both teams. Palmeiras committed 6 fouls and received 3 yellow cards.
With this result, Palmeiras takes a significant step towards the CONMEBOL Libertadores final, while LDU de Quito will have to seek a comeback in the second leg. Palmeiras had 28 shots, of which 8 were on target and 11 off target, while LDU de Quito was only able to make 8 shots, with only 1 on target and 5 off target. Palmeiras earned 4 corners, while LDU de Quito had none.
Substitutions ldu de quito: at minute 46 L. Alzugaray came in and L. Pastran went out., at minute 67 J. Medina came in and M. Estrada went out., at minute 75 J. W. Cuero Mercado came in and D. I. de la Cruz went out., at minute 75 F. Cornejo came in and A. Alvarado went out., at minute 85 R. Mina came in and F. Mina went out.
Substitutions palmeiras: at minute 64 R. Sosa came in and Raphael Veiga went out., at minute 64 Mauricio came in and Felipe Anderson went out., at minute 75 Bruno Fuchs came in and Khellven went out., at minute 87 Vitor Roque came in and A. Moreno went out., at minute 87 Allan came in and A. Giay went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Palmeiras
LDU de Quito
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