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Racing Club thrashed Atlético Paranaense in a vibrant match
Avellaneda, Argentina – Racing Club beat Atlético Paranaense 5-1 in the first leg of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana quarter-finals, played this Thursday at the Estadio Presidente Juan Domingo Perón.
The Argentine team dominated the match from the start, opening the scoring in the 2nd minute with a goal from Aníbal Ezequiel Almendra. The lead was extended in the 23rd minute with a goal from Adrián Martínez, and Racing Club continued to press, increasing the difference in the 42nd minute with a goal from Roberto Benjamín Martínez Tobinson.
Atlético Paranaense tried to react in the second half, but a goal from Nikao in the 48th minute only mitigated the Argentine team’s superiority. Gabriel Nicolás Martirena Torres sealed the 5-1 final in the 78th minute, sealing Racing Club’s victory.
The match was marked by the intensity and commitment of both teams, with some yellow cards from the referees. Racing Club dominated the match, with more possession of the ball and more shots.
Next Thursday, in Curitiba, the second leg will be played, where Atlético Paranaense will have to overcome a four-goal deficit to stay alive in the competition.
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Substitutions atletico paranaense: at minute 46 Nikao came in and L. Godoy went out., at minute 46 Christian came in and Erick went out., at minute 46 Pablo came in and Gonzalo Mastriani went out., at minute 67 Joao Cruz came in and Gabriel went out., at minute 80 L. Di Yorio came in and B. Zapelli went out.
Substitutions racing club: at minute 64 F. Mura came in and G. Rojas went out., at minute 64 B. Zuculini came in and A. E. Almendra went out., at minute 72 M. Salas came in and J. Quintero went out., at minute 90 German Conti came in and Adrian Martinez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Racing Club
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