Universidad de Chile defeats Carabobo and leads Group A of the Libertadores
Universidad de Chile wins 4-0 and puts pressure on Botafogo in search of qualification for the next phase
THE GAME
Universidad de Chile did its part and thrashed Carabobo in its quest to qualify for the Conmebol Libertadores. On Tuesday, the Chileans beat the Venezuelans 4-0 at the National Stadium in Santiago and provisionally took the lead in Group A of the competition. The game was marked by absolute dominance by Universidad. In the first half, La U had 68% possession of the ball and did not allow the Carabobo team to attack. In the 29th minute, Sepúlveda scored from a free kick. In the second half, the Chileans kept up the pace and scored three more goals. Aránguiz converted from the penalty spot, Zaldivia scored from the penalty area, and Poblete closed the scoring.
WHAT IS THE GROUP LIKE?
With the victory, Universidad de Chile moves to 10 points and takes the lead in Group A. At the same time, it makes the match between Botafogo and Estudiantes, this Wednesday, at the Nilton Santos stadium, a real decision. If the Argentines triumph at the Engenhão, Glorioso will be eliminated with one round to spare, and Estudiantes will take the lead. In case of a draw or victory, everything is open, depending on the results of the last round, when Universidad de Chile faces Botafogo, at the Nilton Santos stadium, and Carabobo faces Estudiantes, at the Jorge Luis Hirschi stadium, in Argentina. Both games will be on May 27.
