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Libertadores: Cerro Porteño snatches valuable draw against Palmeiras, sets up home decider
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Libertadores: Cerro Porteño snatches valuable draw against Palmeiras, sets up home decider

From Cooperativa · () 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 tie.
  • Palmeiras took the lead late in the game, but Cerro Porteño equalized in stoppage time after a goalkeeping error.
  • Palmeiras will be without Andreas Pereira for the second leg due to a red card, while the return match will be held in Asunción.

Cerro Porteño earned a vital 1-1 draw against Palmeiras at the Allianz Parque in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores round of 16 clash. The result leaves the tie wide open for the return leg next week in Asunción.

Palmeiras appeared to have secured a narrow victory when José Manuel López scored in the final stages of the match. However, Cerro Porteño managed to level the score in added time, capitalizing on a mistake by goalkeeper Carlos Miguel, who inadvertently scored an own goal.

The Brazilian team, known as 'Verdao,' also faces a significant setback for the second leg. Andreas Pereira received a straight red card for an aggression against a Paraguayan player, meaning he will be suspended for the return fixture.

The decisive second leg is scheduled for Wednesday, August 18, at 18:00 local time (22:00 GMT) at the Estadio La Nueva Olla in Asunción. Cerro Porteño will be looking to leverage their home advantage to secure a place in the quarterfinals.

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

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