Copa Libertadores 2012, Matchday 7: Chivas Lose, Olimpa Upset Flamengo

Two of the biggest sides in Copa Libertadores are on the outside looking into the knockout stages with two games to go, following their losses on Wednesday night. Chivas Guadalajara and Flamengo might need to win both of their remaining games to get through, and they will both need at least four points from their last two if they want to get through. Wednesday’s other game was a huge one in Group 3, where Universidad Catolica got themselves back into the competition.

In what might have been the best match of the tournament so far, Olimpa claimed second place in Group 2, sending Flamengo down to third. Olimpo got off to an absolutely brilliant start, scoring the only goal of the first half in the 6th minute with a corner kick, delivered by Pablo Zeballos and finished by Sergio Orteman with a low shot from six yards. Flamengo equalized early in the first half in stunning fashion, with Ronaldinho setting up Vagner Love’s first-time strike with a world class through ball.