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Universidad de Chile vs Vasco da Gama Report
Universidad de Chile booked their ticket to the final of the Copa Sudamericana after cruising past Vasco da Gama on Wednesday.
Universidad de Chile defeated Vasco da Gama of Brazil 2-0 in Santiago on Wednesday, to reach the final of the Copa Sudamericana, where they will meet Liga Deportiva Universitaria of Ecuador.Having picked up a 1-1 draw in Rio de Janeiro last week, Universidad were the favourites to proceed to the final coming into the return leg. However, Vasco had different ideas, and pushed to the attack in large numbers as they searched for an early goal that would put them ahead.
Although they looked dangerous in the early moments of the match, Vasco began to fade as the match went on. Universidad, who have yet to lose a match in the competition, started to dominate their opponents as the half progressed, with their trademark attack-focused one-touch soccer.
Vasco da Gama vs Universidad de Chile Report
Vasco da Gama and Universidad de Chile fought out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana semi-finals in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.
Universidad de Chile picked up a valuable point in their 1-1 draw with Vasco da Gama in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana at the Sao Januario stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.Vasco pushed to the attack immediately from the kick-off as they searched for an early opener against the Chileans. With versatile attacking soccer on display, the Brazilians created several good goal-scoring opportunities, but they were continually kept out by Universidad goalkeeper Johnny Herrera, who was in fine form.
Juninho Pernambucano pulled the strings in the Vasco midfield, orchestrating his side's best attacking moves, while Felipe, Allan and Bernardo looked extremely dangerous each time they moved to the attack. After Elton struck the woodwork for Vasco it seemed that at any moment the Brazilians would go ahead.
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Vasco da Gama will be eager to inflict a first defeat upon Universidad de Chile in the semi-finals of the Copa Sudamericana in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.
Vasco da Gama of Brazil lock horns with Universidad de Chile in the first leg of the semi-finals of the Copa Sudamericana at the Sao Januario stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.Vasco, who are still on track to win the Brazilian championship with two matches left to play against crosstown rivals Fluminense and Flamengo, have without any doubt the best attack of the Copa Sudamericana, however, their defense leaves a lot to be desired.
Cristovao Borges, the coach of Vasco, has discarded all possibilities of fielding a reserve side against the Chileans, as he will confront the semi-final with his strongest team possible, which includes top-quality defender and regular goal-scorer Dede, as well as skillful midfielders and dead-ball specialists Juninho Pernambucano and Felipe.