Independiente Vs. Peñarol: Cristian Pellerano Stunner Should Put The Game Beyond Doubt

Peñarol had a decent flurry of chances on goal after Independiente scored to start the second half, forcing Hilario Navarro into a number of good saves, but they failed to get on the score sheet before Cristian Pellerano scored an absolute golazo that will likely put this Copa Libertadores match to bed. With a 2-0 lead gained with two absolutely stunning goals, Independiente seem unlikely to throw this game away and should be coming away from the match with three well-earned points.

The goal came off of a corner kick, but hardly in a conventional way. Following the corner and one blocked shot, the ball bounced out to Pellerano, who was in the center of the pitch, about 30 yards from goal. He unleashed a hard, low drive towards the post at his left, and his shot sailed through a cluster of traffic to hit the back of the net so hard, it bounced five yards out.