Leandro Fernández and Leandro Benegas scored the two goals for ‘Rojo’
The ‘Fortín’ was not able to reach the next round, where Talleres awaits
Independent defeated this Thursday by 2-0 a Velez Sarsfield to keep the last passport for the quarterfinals of the Copa Argentina, instance in which it will face Talleres de Córdoba.
The strikers’ goals Leandro Fernandez Y Leandro Benegas They allowed “Rojo” to prevail against a rival like “Fortín” who deepened his bad moment after the elimination in the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores and a local tournament that has him in the last positions.
The match played at the 23 de Agosto stadium in the northern city of San Salvador de Jujuy allowed Independiente to maintain their illusion in this federal tournament that they could never add to their showcases. In addition to the cross between Independiente and Talleres de Córdoba, the quarterfinals will be completed with the eliminatory rounds that will be played by Boca Juniors against Quilmes, River Plate against Patronato de Paraná and Banfield against Godoy Cruz de Mendoza.
The winner of this tournament will qualify for the 2023 Copa Libertadores.