An indelible date for South American football is again on the calendar. This March 8 They are fulfilled 17 years of a match that left A historical episode in the Copa Libertadores. That night in the Monumental, San Lorenzo starred An unexpected comebackreversing a 0-2 with two less players and sealing an elimination that still resonates in Núñez.
The duel was recorded in the memory of the fans and represented an unforgettable performance for those of Boedo. Between uncontrolled celebrations, statements that made noise and the famous “atrocious silence”, the memory of that series continues to generate debates and activating passion in both stands.
River 2-2 San Lorenzo: What happened on the night of March 8, 2008?
At the crossroads of the Copa Libertadores, the Cyclone starred A historical draw who assured the pass to the next phase. Starting with a 0-2 and with two less playersBoedo’s team managed to overcome the situation. For the millionaire team, the result was sealed as an episode of unexpected frustration.
From the beginning, the offensive mentality marked the development of the meeting. Matías Abelairas and Sebastián Abreu were in charge of surprising the rival and advanced to River. However, the panorama was further complicated for San Lorenzo when Diego Rivero and Jonathan Bottinelli saw the red card.
Despite adversity, the cyclone did not give up. After the break, the team led by Ramón Díaz reacted with determination. While the millionaire team, confident for its advantage, lowered the intensity, San Lorenzo intensified its pressure and managed to match the score in the second half with two goals from Gonzalo Bergesio.
The final result, which allowed the crows to move around, left an indelible episode in the history of the Copa Libertadores. For River, the defeat was a devastating blow that evidenced the fragility of a team that had underestimated the game.
The celebrations of Ramón, D’Alessandro and the strong statements of Ahumada Oscar
The euphoria of the tie was mixed with a celebration starring Ramón Díaz, Technician who directed San Lorenzo in that campaign. The emotion in the bank and among the fans contrasted with the gloomy atmosphere that invaded the Monumental.
Andrés D’Alessandro It was also present in the collective memory, with passionate screams that reflected the drama of the day. The celebration extended through the field and the stands, where the emotion became contagious and overflowing in every corner of the stadium.
In the midst of that context, Ahumada Oscar He left a statement that marked his career in the millionaire. The midfielder He affirmed that “that atrocious silence was felt” When the score bowed in favor of visitors. This phrase resonated devastatingly between the fans and her companions.
Years later, the former player recalls the episode, defining it as a “moment of fever”although he recognized the consequences: criticism, proposals that he never accepted and a family pressure that cost him face.
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The final result was 2-2, with both sets playing a day full of unexpected moments. In the first half, at 12 minutes, Matías Abelairas advanced River; while at 42, Diego Rivero’s expulsion inclined the balance in favor of the millionaire. In the second half, similar situations were given: the expulsion from Jonathan Bottinelli at 14 and Sebastián Abreu’s goal Criminal at 17. However, after several interventions, San Lorenzo surprised the Monumental with two goals from Bergesio at 24 and 27 minutes.
The Nuñez team had figures such as Juan Pablo Carrizo, Paulo Ferrari and Radamel Falcao, while Cyclone aligned Agustín Orion, Andrés D’Alessandro and Néstor Silvera, under the leadership of Ramón Díaz. The match was played on the River court, with Sergio Pezzotta as referee.
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