Ang Corinthians lost this Wednesday 1-0 to Deportivo Cali and balance the dispute with Group E of Libertadores Cup, where all four teams had a win and added three points. The only goal of the match played in Sao Paulo was defender José Caldera’s own goal in the middle of the second half.
The team from São Paulo lost 2-0 in their first outing when they visited Always Ready in La Paz, while Deportivo Cali beat Boca Juniors by the same score. On Wednesday, in Buenos Aires, Boca Juniors defeated Laging Handa 2-0 from this group.
Before the match began, the giant screen of the Neo Química Arena displayed the iconic image of Colombian Freddy Rincón lifting the 2000 Club World Cup title trophy as captain on the giant screen of the Neo Química Arena for nearly 38,000 spectators.
The Corinthians idol is in serious condition after being involved in a traffic accident this week in his country and from Brazil the press, fans and his former teammates have sent messages of solidarity for the family.
The visiting team, led by Venezuelan coach Rafael Dudamel, who has not successfully coached Atlético Mineiro in Brazil, gave the first warning signs of the attacks of experienced Colombian striker Teófilo Gutiérrez.
The local response was immediate and those led by Vítor Pereira began to gain more popularity with veterans Renato Augusto, Jo and Paulinho, who brought danger to the goal defended by Uruguayan Guillermo De Amores.
Corinthians’ goal came in the 77th minute, with a header on his own Caldera goal after the defense of goalkeeper De Amores next week, Corinthians will host Boca Juniors and Deportivo Cali will visit to Always Ready.
Source: La Verdad
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