Cerro Porteño went to La Plata to secure a 0-0 draw, and they have done exactly that, setting up a return leg in Paraguay where they will be the favorites to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2011 Copa Libertadores. The away side committed a jaw-dropping 22 fouls in the match, more than double their opponents, as they hacked their way to an away draw.
Estudiantes La Plata Vs. Cerro Porteño: 0-0 Full Time, Paraguayans Get Their Result
It was obvious from the start that their style of play would probably produce a red card, and it finally happened in the 85th minute of the game, when defensive midfielder Rodrigo Burgos picked up his second yellow card and was sent off. As a result, he will be suspended for the return leg.
Estudiantes created a good number of shots on the Cerro Porteño goal, but ultimately, none of those shots turned into goals. The visiting side can count themselves slightly lucky that they only saw one red card and that Estudiantes were not granted a penalty, as the home team probably deserved a couple more of both.
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