Corinthians, who wasted a penalty, and Boca Juniors drew (0-0) in Sao Paulo and left the tie open
Just as it happened in the two matches of the group stage, the round of 16 duel between Timao and the Xeneizes ended in a draw
La Bombonera will dictate sentence in the round of 16 match between Boca Juniors and Corinthians. In the first leg, played at the Neo Química Arena, in Sao Paulo, there was a tie (0-0) in a quality match where the players from São Paulo missed a penaltywhich may end up being definitive in a very close tie, which everything indicates will be decided by details.
The history of the group stage repeated itself and the third meeting between Corinthians and Boca Jrs. it ended in a tie. The script was very similar to the previous clashes, with two teams that know how to x-ray each other perfectly, with good defensive systems and who are not willing to take risks. The fear of losing gripped the protagonists.
Both teams were annulled in a first time of wear, which served as contact. Vitor Pereira’s team tried to carry the weight of the match but was unable to find the necessary resources to overcome the wall proposed by Battaglia.
THE FAILURE OF ROGER GUEDES
Everything could have been broken when, in the 39th minute, red frames he left his arm over the face of the always electric Mantuan in a play apparently without danger. Penalty as unnecessary as it is clear.
Roger Guedes, with his paradinha, telegraphed the launch and Agustín Rossi, immense, saved it in exchange. The Xeneizes smelled blood with a Timao who felt the blow of the error and Benedict was about to make it 0-1 with a tremendous header that Cassius He served spectacularly in the first half added.
After the break, Timao asked for a new penalty for a takedown of Adson in which there was not much discussion. The VAR, however, remained silent. And with the passing of the minutes, Boca won in daring, with Sebastian Villa toned and Zeballos insinuating, and ended the match stepping on the area frequently and creating opportunities to score. Cassius it was impregnable.
For Corinthians the worst of the match, beyond the 0-0, are the injuries of two of their reference players: the right side Fagner retired at half-time with muscle discomfort and the former Chelsea and Arsenal player, William, he dislocated his shoulder in the last moments of the match. There is a danger that the two will not make it to next Tuesday in the final exam at La Bombonera.