Back and forth. Penarol has come so close to getting the vital away goal and making things awfully difficult on Universidad Catolica so many times, but they haven’t gotten the goal they need. Meanwhile, UC have had chances too. It was the chance that didn’t look like much of one that has changed the tie. An outstanding individual play by Roberto Gutierrez got UC the goal they needed to go up 2-0 in the match and level the aggregate at 2-2 in this Copa Libertadores quarterfinal.
Universidad Catolica Vs. Penarol, 2011 Copa Libertadores: Roberto Gutierrez Levels The Tie With Gorgeous Goal
Gutierrez received the ball nearly 30 yards from goal with his back to goal, but expertly turned the defender, got an inch of space and unleashed a shot from 25 yards that left the goalkeeper helpless. It led to massive celebrations in the stands, complete with banners and flares. What it really did though was put this tie back on level terms and with both sides pressing forward, it should be a thrilling final 20 minutes.
Because Copa Libertadores doesn’t use extra time except for the final, this one could be going to penalty kicks. If neither side tallies before full time, spot kicks will decide what has been a thrilling two matches.
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