Fortaleza draws with Atlético Bucaramanga in CONMEBOL Libertadores
With this, the Ceará club has eight points and leads Group E. However, Racing, second in the group, still faces Colo-Colo this Wednesday.
UNWANTED TIE
Fortaleza missed a precious chance to secure their spot in the next round of the Libertadores in advance. In front of an Arena Castelão packed with Tricolor fans, Laion failed to get past a 0-0 draw with Atlético Bucaramanga and disappointed their fans after two thrashings, against Colo-Colo and Juventude.
Now, the Ceará club will have to seek its classification in the final round of Group E, on the 29th, against Racing. Although it is provisionally leading its group, with eight points, it could lose its position if the Argentine team wins or draws with Colo-Colo this Wednesday.
First half
The first half was very uninspired by Juan Pablo Vojvoda’s men. With creative difficulties, the team only threatened Quintana’s goal in isolated plays from long balls from the defense. In the main one, in the 23rd minute, Breno Lopes feinted the defender, invaded the area and shot over the top.
Second half
In the final stage, the Colombians fully adopted the low lines and the desire to play for a ball to score. Laion had more possession of the ball and, even without being brilliant, threatened the opponent more, especially after the introduction of Pochettino and Lucero. Breno Lopes, with a header, hit the post in the 14th minute. In the end, Lucero missed a clear chance in the small area, and Pikachu – another one who came on during the match – hit a first-time shot that scared the Colombians. Not much for someone who needed to win to guarantee a place among the 16 best.
