JUNIOR VS ATL. PARANAENSE
South American Cup
Final Score: 1-1
Junior had at the feet of Rafa Pérez the possibility of remaining victorious, but ended up missing a penalty in the goal of Atlético Paranaense. This match was played within the framework of the first final of the Copa Sudamericana 2018. The 'Tiburón' made things better, but lacked effectiveness.
The premises that work under the command of Comesaña, began better, taking the ball and reaching a rival's score; however, they could not connect good passes in the last meters of the rival field, losing chances of scoring in the first stage.
In a few minutes of study, the "rojiblancos" tried to attack above and below; eventhough, the Brazilian defense responded to the advances of the Barranquilla's team.
After an opaque first half, it was Furacão who took the lead. in a perfect counterattack, led by Nikao, which ended up assisting Pereira to silence all the "rojiblancos" fans present in the 'Metro'.
Despite the bucket of cold water received, the locals did not shrink and responded as soon as possible with a series of rebounds and Yony González invented a half volley and left the goalkeeper Santos without options.
With the result tied, and before the breath of the stands, Junior went over the visitors and could go ahead on the scoreboard to the 72 minutes; though, Rafael Perez charged a maximum penalty and his shot crashed into the crossbar.
Junior lowered their arms and did not know how to get back into the commitment. The Brazilians, with the result in favor, got cornered a little more and avoided the physical exhaustion. About the end, Jarlan tried a middle distance, but Santos dressed as a hero and drowned the goal cry.
By Carlos Guerra and Brandon Afanador, Step 9.
