If Godoy Cruz were planning on amping up their attack in the second half to push for a win, they never really got a chance. It took mere seconds for LDU Quito to stomp all over their dreams of advancing to the knockout stages of Copa Libertadores. Luis Bolaños scored thanks to a great assist by Hernan Barcos shortly after the second half, and Barcos scored an absolutely bananas goal of his own in the 58th minute, weaving through defenders on the left flank before scoring on an unbelievable finish from an extremely tight angle.
LDU Quito Vs. Godoy Cruz: 2-0 Full Time, La Liga Advance
Peñarol lost to Independiente in the other round six match in Group 8, meaning LDU Quito go through in first place on ten points. This will put them among the lowest placed first placed teams in the competition, which could lead to them facing an extremely strong second placed team in the first knockout round, such as Estudiantes La Plata, Santos FC, or Velez Sarsfield.
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