Palmeiras secured a narrow advantage in their Copa Libertadores quarter-final tie against Liga de Quito on Wednesday, winning the first leg 1-0 at home. Argentine defender AgustÃn Giay netted the match’s only goal in the 25th minute, marking his debut goal for the Brazilian club. The defender capitalized on a rebound after teammate Vitor Roque’s shot forced a strong save from the opposition goalkeeper.
While the home side controlled much of the encounter at Nubank Parque, they struggled with precision in front of goal throughout the second half. Liga de Quito’s defense made several crucial interventions to prevent the scoreline from becoming more comfortable for Palmeiras, leaving the Brazilian side with just a one-goal cushion heading into the decisive return fixture.
The second leg will take place in Quito next Wednesday, presenting a significant challenge for Palmeiras due to the Ecuadorian capital’s high altitude of approximately 2,850 meters. This minimal advantage means the tie remains wide open, with Liga de Quito still very much in contention to advance to the semi-finals despite their opening defeat.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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