Ang International from Porto Alegre was tied this Thursday 1-1 against Guaireña Paraguayan and with two games tied, still not dropping in Group E of South American Cupa contest he won in 2008.
Mario Otazú opened the scoring at 41 for Guaireña and Internacional equalized at 77 with his own goal from experienced Miguel Paniagua.
The Brazilian team tied 0-0 at home against Ecuadorian 9 de Octubre, while Guaireña, from the Paraguayan city of Villarrica, tied just 3-3 with Colombian Independiente Medellín on the first date at home.
In other group matches, Independiente Medellín lost 2-1 at home on October 9 and led by 4 points, 2 over the Brazilians and Paraguayans.
Internacional’s coach, Uruguayan Alexander Medina, lined up a defensive system with 4 foreigners, consisting of his compatriots Bruno Méndez and Carlos De Pena, improvised as a side, and the Argentines Gabriel Mercado and Fabricio Bustos.
From the start of the game, despite exerting pressure, “Colorado Gaúcho” couldn’t find the formula to weaken Guaireña’s defense, playing in his first official international away -home match.
Troadio Duarte’s staff took advantage of the local team’s confusion and 40 minutes later, after Mauricio’s mistake, Otazú identified goalkeeper Daniel to urge some of the more than 11,000 fans who attended the Beira-Río stadium to miss of hope.
In the second half, with more desire than clarity, Internacional were equalized after 76 minutes after Taison’s attack and a childish own goal by Paniagua, which surprised their goalkeeper Héctor Espínola.
Next week, Internacional will play against Independiente Medellín, while Guaireña will host on October 9th.
Source: La Verdad
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