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World Cup Referee Ostojich to Officiate Olimpia vs. Vasco da Gama Copa Sudamericana Clash
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World Cup Referee Ostojich to Officiate Olimpia vs. Vasco da Gama Copa Sudamericana Clash

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An experienced Uruguayan referee with World Cup experience will officiate the Copa Sudamericana match between Olimpia and Vasco da Gama.
  • The match is the second leg of their round of 16 tie, with the first leg ending in a 0-0 draw.
  • The game will take place on Thursday in Asunción, Paraguay, with a 7:00 PM kickoff.

Esteban Ostojich, a seasoned Uruguayan referee with World Cup experience, has been appointed to officiate the crucial Copa Sudamericana round of 16 second-leg match between Paraguay's Olimpia and Brazil's Vasco da Gama. The game is scheduled to take place this Thursday at the Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asunción, kicking off at 7:00 PM.

Ostojich's resume includes officiating the final of the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup between Bayern Munich and Tigres UANL, highlighting his significant international experience. He will be assisted by fellow Uruguayans Carlos Barreiro and Héctor Bergalo as linesmen, Javier Feres as the fourth official, and Antonio García overseeing the VAR.

The first leg of this tie, held in Rio de Janeiro, concluded in a goalless draw, leaving the series wide open for either team. The winner of this matchup will advance to the quarterfinals to face the victor of the tie between Argentina's River Plate and Colombia's Independiente Santa Fe.

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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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