Universidad de Chile draws Libertad 1-1 in Copa
SAO PAULO, MAY 17 (AP/UNB) - Universidad de Chile earned a 1-1 draw at Paraguay's Libertad in the opening match of their Copa Libertadores quarterfinal Wednesday.
Playmaker Gustavo Lorenzetti scored the equalizer for Universidad de Chile with a long-range shot in the 56th minute. The ball deflected off a defender before hitting the net in the far corner.
Midfielder Victor Caceres opened the scoring for Libertad with a shot from inside the area in the eighth, sliding feet first to convert a low cross by Luciano Civelli.
Universidad de Chile won last year's Copa Sudamericana, the most important South American competition behind the Copa Libertadores.
The return leg of the quarterfinal is next Thursday in Chile and Universidad can advance with a 0-0 draw because it scored an away goal in Paraguay.
Playmaker Gustavo Lorenzetti scored the equalizer for Universidad de Chile with a long-range shot in the 56th minute. The ball deflected off a defender before hitting the net in the far corner.
Midfielder Victor Caceres opened the scoring for Libertad with a shot from inside the area in the eighth, sliding feet first to convert a low cross by Luciano Civelli.
Universidad de Chile won last year's Copa Sudamericana, the most important South American competition behind the Copa Libertadores.
The return leg of the quarterfinal is next Thursday in Chile and Universidad can advance with a 0-0 draw because it scored an away goal in Paraguay.
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