“Juan Manuel Cuesta gives UCV the lead with a right-footed strike from the center of the box after Jovanny Bolívar's initial shot was saved”
“Lorenzo Melgarejo equalizes for Libertad with a well-placed header into the bottom right corner from Néstor Giménez's through ball”
“Substitute Yeiber Murillo restores UCV's lead with a right-footed finish into the bottom right corner, assisted by Francisco Solé's cross”
Pivotal“Francisco Solé converts a penalty to seal UCV's victory and put the result beyond doubt”
Pivotal
UCV
LibertadOutstanding performance
UCV•MidfielderUCV pulled off a dramatic comeback victory against Libertad in this Copa Libertadores clash, overturning a 1-1 deadlock with two late goals. Despite Libertad controlling possession (59% to 41%) and creating more dangerous attacks (52 to 17), UCV proved clinical when it mattered most. Juan Manuel Cuesta opened the scoring from a free-kick situation before Lorenzo Melgarejo's header leveled things for Libertad. The real drama unfolded in the final minutes as substitute Yeiber Murillo struck the crucial winner in the 87th minute, followed by Francisco Solé converting a penalty in stoppage time to seal a vital three points that could prove decisive in the group stage standings.
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Alexander GrankoPenalty awarded! Alexander Granko is fouled in the penalty area.
Hernesto CaballeroHernesto Caballero of Libertad concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Alexander GrankoYellow CardAlexander Granko from UCV receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Alexis Fretes from Libertad hits the left post with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Federico Carrizo.
Néstor Giménez from Libertad has his right-footed shot from the center of the box blocked.
Attempt saved. Alexis Fretes from Libertad has a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, but it's saved.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Charlis Ortíz of UCV.
Hernesto Caballero from Libertad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Goal! Yeiber Murillo scores for UCV with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Francisco Solé's cross. The score is now UCV 2, Libertad 1.
Substitution for UCV: Daniel De Sousa comes on for Juan Cuesta.
Substitution for UCV: Vicente Rodríguez comes on for Alexander González.
Substitution for UCV: Charlis Ortíz comes on for Jovanny Bolívar.
Attempt saved. Jovanny Bolívar from UCV has a right-footed shot from over 35 yards that is saved.
Gustavo Aguilar from Libertad misses the header from the center of the box.
Substitution for Libertad: Alexis Fretes comes on for Matías Espinoza.
Substitution for Libertad: Hugo Martínez comes on for Álvaro Campuzano.
Substitution for UCV: Yeiber Murillo comes on for Juan Zapata.
Kendrys SilvaYellow CardKendrys Silva from UCV receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Kendrys Silva of UCV.
Matías Espinoza from Libertad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Diego Viera from Libertad misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right from a direct free kick.
Substitution for Libertad: Federico Carrizo comes on for Lucas Sanabria.
Substitution for Libertad: Gustavo Aguilar comes on for Lorenzo Melgarejo.
Foul by Alexander González of UCV.
Hernesto Caballero from Libertad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Pedro Villalba's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Lucas Sanabria from Libertad.
Lucas Sanabria from Libertad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Francisco Solé of UCV.
Pedro VillalbaYellow CardPedro Villalba of Libertad receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Juan Cuesta from UCV wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Pedro Villalba of Libertad.
Substitution for UCV: Alexander Granko comes on for Samuel Sosa.
Foul committed by Jovanny Bolívar of UCV.
Rodrigo Morínigo from Libertad wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Libertad: Pedro Villalba comes on for Marcelo Fernández.
assist: Nestor Gimenez
Goal! Lorenzo Melgarejo scores for Libertad with a header from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. The match is now 1-1, assisted by Néstor Giménez with a through ball.
Francisco Solé from UCV wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Libertad wins a corner after Adrián Martínez concedes.
Hernesto Caballero's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Estiven Villalba's cross.
Attempt missed. Juan Cuesta from UCV takes a left-footed shot from a difficult angle on the left.
Samuel Sosa from UCV has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Samuel Sosa from UCV wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Néstor Giménez of Libertad.
Libertad wins a corner after Adrián Martínez concedes.
UCV wins a corner after Estiven Villalba concedes.
Samuel Sosa from UCV wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Hernesto Caballero of Libertad.
The second half begins with the match score at UCV 1, Libertad 0.
First half ends with UCV leading Libertad 1-0.
Jovanny BolívarYellow CardJovanny Bolívar from UCV receives a yellow card.
Libertad is awarded a corner after Adrián Martínez concedes.
Diego Viera's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Thiago Fernández.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Juan Zapata of UCV.
Estiven Villalba from Libertad wins a free kick on the right wing.
Matías Espinoza's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Giancarlo Schiavone. The attempt was assisted by Lucas Sanabria's cross.
Libertad is awarded a corner after Alfonso Simarra concedes.
Corner, Libertad. Conceded by Alfonso Simarra.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jovanny Bolívar from UCV.
Attempt missed. Jovanny Bolívar from UCV takes a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Goal! UCV leads 1-0 after Juan Cuesta scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Jovanny Bolívar's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Rodrigo Morínigo in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Samuel Sosa's cross.
Foul committed by Estiven Villalba of Libertad.
Juan Cuesta from UCV is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Matías Espinoza from Libertad.
Juan Zapata is caught offside for UCV.
Hernesto Caballero from Libertad misses with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Attempt missed. Juan Cuesta from UCV takes a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Samuel Sosa's left-footed shot from over 35 yards is saved in the bottom right corner by Rodrigo Morínigo. The attempt was assisted by Juan Cuesta.
Kendrys Silva's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Juan Zapata.
Foul committed by Néstor Giménez of Libertad.
Samuel Sosa from UCV wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Jovanny Bolívar from UCV misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
Estiven Villalba of Libertad receives a yellow card for a foul.
Francisco Solé from UCV wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Estiven Villalba of Libertad.
Attempt saved. Hernesto Caballero from Libertad has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
Álvaro Campuzano from Libertad misses a right-footed shot from outside the box.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Lucas Sanabria of Libertad.
Juan Cuesta from UCV receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Juan Cuesta of UCV.
Lucas Sanabria from Libertad wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed by Lucas Sanabria of Libertad, who took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Alexander González from UCV has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
