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Cerro Porteño draws with Palmeiras in Copa Libertadores first leg
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Cerro Porteño draws with Palmeiras in Copa Libertadores first leg

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cerro Porteño secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Palmeiras in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores round of 16 match.
  • The Paraguayan team equalized in added time through an own goal, leaving the series open for the second leg.
  • The return match will be played in Asunción, with ticket sales already underway.

Cerro Porteño achieved a vital and hard-fought 1-1 draw against Palmeiras in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores round of 16 tie in São Paulo. The Paraguayan side, managed by Ariel Holan, trailed after José López scored for Palmeiras. However, in the third minute of stoppage time, Carlos Miguel scored an own goal, leveling the score after a cross from Jonatan Torres aimed at Pablo Vegetti.

This result leaves the series evenly poised for the second leg, which will take place next week at Cerro Porteño's home stadium, La Nueva Olla. The winner of this matchup will advance to face either Liga de Quito or Mirassol in the next round. The first leg between Liga de Quito and Mirassol is scheduled for later today in Brazil.

Cerro Porteño and Palmeiras will play the decisive second leg on Wednesday, August 19, in Asunción. The match, featuring Paraguayan players Gustavo Gómez, Ramón Sosa, and Mauricio for Palmeiras, will kick off at 7:00 PM Paraguay time. Ticket sales for the match began on Monday, July 27, with prices varying for different seating sections, including Gradería Norte, Gradería Novena, Platea Alta and Baja, Preferencia Lateral, and Preferencia VIP.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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