Despite the defeat in La Paz, Junior returned to Colombia with a result that can help him define the series in Barranquilla. The shark box was defeated 2-1 by Bolivar, but the visiting goal scored by Germán Mera, allows the Lions to get excited about the comeback and the subsequent ticket to the group stage of the Copa Libertadores.
Although the goal was not achieved in Bolivian territory, those led by Luis Amaranto Perea left the key open and, in the heat of Barranquilla, will define the series next Thursday, April 15. Here at Futbolred we analyze the first leg and the aspects that the shark team must correct to achieve the classification.
height: play at 3,640 meters it is not easy for any club on the continent, so the 2-1 against did not end up being such a bad result to define the key to Barranquilla, given the process of the match.
In Bolivia, the shark box came out with a line of four in the background, five wings and a striker (4-1-4-1), with the aim of strengthening their defense and not giving space for plays on the other hand, although in different sections he managed to control Bolivar’s offensive, Junior was saved from losing by two goals or more, thanks to the great performance of Sebastián Viera, as the blue box came clearly on different occasions (7 arched shots) and was not accurate in the definition. In the last minutes of each time the height took its toll, but Junior came out well delivered.
changes: Amaranto Perea was uncomfortable with the soggy pitch as he couldn’t move the ball around with his usual grace. Fabián Sambueza, Luis González and Juan David Rodríguez came in to replace him. In Barranquilla, probably with a more offensive approach, Perea must move his chips better, as the white box is bound to win.
result: With the 2-1 against, Junior will define the series next Thursday, April 15 at its stadium, the Matropolitano. With the away goal, the shark team must score at least one goal to achieve the classification (keeping the arc at zero).
If not, the barranquillero team can tie – any result minus the 0-0 -, to get the ticket to the group stage. If Bolivar scores a goal, Junior will have to score more than two goals to qualify directly. You have to win with authority, because in return the climate factor will be in your favor.