El Bicho reaped a victory against Liverpool, adding three points in the match played on date 5 of group E of the CONMEBOL – Copa Libertadores 2023 tournament. The goals of the match for the local were scored by Leonardo Heredia (15′ 2T) and Lucas Villalba (49′ 2T). While the visitor’s goal was scored by Rubén Bentancourt (4′ 2T, from a penalty).
Leonardo Heredia earned applause with his brilliant finish 15 minutes into the second half. After an individual move on the right, the forward finished off the goal from the big area and placed the ball to the left post of the goalkeeper, who could do nothing.
Leonardo Heredia had a great performance. The Argentinos Juniors attacker shone by scoring 1 goal, kicking 2 times and making 9 correct passes.
Lucas Villalba also stood out. The Argentinos Juniors defender was important by converting 1 goal.
The game was fought, but there were more offenses than the creation of fair play. There were several admonished: Marcelo Meli, Lucas Villalba, Gastón Martirena, Rubén Bentancourt and Matías Zunino.
The DT of Argentinos, Gabriel Milito, presented a 3-5-2 tactical arrangement with Alexis Martín Arias in the goal; Kevin Mac Allister, Miguel Ángel Torrén and Lucas Villalba on the defensive line; Javier Cabrera, Alan Rodríguez, Federico Redondo, Franco Moyano and Santiago Montiel in the middle; and Gabriel Ávalos and Francisco González Metilli in attack.
For their part, Jorge Bava’s team came out with a 5-3-2 tactical arrangement with Sebastián Britos under the three sticks; Gastón Martirena, Federico Pereira, Gonzalo Pérez, Juan Izquierdo and Miguel Ángel Samudio in defense; Marcelo Meli, Lucas Lemos and Gonzalo Nápoli in midfield; and Alan Medina and Rubén Bentancourt up front.
Roberto Pérez Gutiérrez was the referee chosen for the match at the Semillero del Mundo.
On the next date, El Bicho will visit Independiente del Valle and Liverpool will play as a visitor against Corinthians.
Argentinos Juniors occupies the number 1 position in Group E, with 11 points, while Liverpool (U) is last in the table with 4 points.
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