Brazilian Goias waits for the winner to see who claims America's most coveted title of the year.
Liga was close from securing half a ticket for Sudamericana final in Quito last week as Edgardo Bauza's boys opened a three goals gap in less than twenty minutes as Juan Manuel Salgueiro, Miller Bolaños and Néicer Reasco beat Hilario Navarro's goal without hesitating.
Antonio Mohammed's Rojos managed to come back from such an awkward position and the two goals score playing away can be decisive in this competition.
There seems to be some kind of morbid pleasure behind Liga tight schedule, as the Ecuadorian side will be playing its third game in less than four days and such demand has had a major impact on the form of Bauza's players.
Hernan Barcos, Néicer Reasco, Juan Manuel Salgueiro and Carlos Luna are struggling with injuries and might not be fully fit to perform. Independiente manager, on the other hand, has his whole squad at his disposal for the most important game he's ever played with Avellaneda's Diablos.
Sudamericana reigning champion Liga must prepare to lock horns with a powerful rival on Thursday night. Martin Gomez return to Independiente starting eleven joining Facundo Parra and Nestor Silvera on the attack.
Let's not forget Independiente is one of the few teams that's claimed over 15 international titles, paired with Real Madrid behind AC Milan and Boca Juniors. Rojos new coach Mohammed has found an excellent strategy to make the best out of his players but he's still lacking the needed offensive firepower to defy the champion.
Liga coach is eager to put a ribbon on what could be his most successful week as a coach, as his Azucenas claimed a ticket for the Ecuadorian final against Emelec last monday.
Gonzalo Chila and Enrique Gámez,along with Liga goalkeeper Alexander Domínguez are the only players that have played the last three consecutive games and are candidates to be among the starting eleven in Avellaneda.
Only one team will be taking on Goias to lift this year's Sudamericana title.. Who will it be?
Antonio Mohammed's Rojos managed to come back from such an awkward position and the two goals score playing away can be decisive in this competition.
There seems to be some kind of morbid pleasure behind Liga tight schedule, as the Ecuadorian side will be playing its third game in less than four days and such demand has had a major impact on the form of Bauza's players.
Hernan Barcos, Néicer Reasco, Juan Manuel Salgueiro and Carlos Luna are struggling with injuries and might not be fully fit to perform. Independiente manager, on the other hand, has his whole squad at his disposal for the most important game he's ever played with Avellaneda's Diablos.
Sudamericana reigning champion Liga must prepare to lock horns with a powerful rival on Thursday night. Martin Gomez return to Independiente starting eleven joining Facundo Parra and Nestor Silvera on the attack.
Let's not forget Independiente is one of the few teams that's claimed over 15 international titles, paired with Real Madrid behind AC Milan and Boca Juniors. Rojos new coach Mohammed has found an excellent strategy to make the best out of his players but he's still lacking the needed offensive firepower to defy the champion.
Liga coach is eager to put a ribbon on what could be his most successful week as a coach, as his Azucenas claimed a ticket for the Ecuadorian final against Emelec last monday.
Gonzalo Chila and Enrique Gámez,along with Liga goalkeeper Alexander Domínguez are the only players that have played the last three consecutive games and are candidates to be among the starting eleven in Avellaneda.
Only one team will be taking on Goias to lift this year's Sudamericana title.. Who will it be?
