The commentators are right. Playing to this level in this quarter-final has a very strong effect on the state and psychological quality of both sides. Whoever wins will have the heart of a champion and the probability of making it all the way to the finals and winning the championship will be very high.
Because of this, in the second half of the game, both sides ran more actively and fought more intensely. No one gave in to the other, even at the risk of injury.
Even with Willard's intimidating power, he cannot make his opponent retreat.
In the 56th minute, Willard kicked River Plate midfielder Poncio hard when they were fighting for a half-on-half opportunity in the midfield.
Even Willard was knocked to the ground. Pangcio, on the other hand, was carried flying by the strong inertia, and then fell hard to the ground. He lay on the ground for a long time before getting up.
But even so, it did not scare Poncio and the River Plate players. In the next game, everyone still fought hard with Velard without giving in.
Because everyone knows that this game can only be won by going all out.
What is better for the Hurricanes Athletic Team is that Mancinelli came on to make up for Gurmo Sotero's lack of defensive ability and experience. Federico Bismara came on and made up for Lucas Villaruel's defensive deficiencies.
On offense, the appearance of Alejandro Romero, replacing Fabianesi, naturally increased the offensive power. And with Bismara as a full-time midfielder guarding the backcourt, Velarde can also attack forward more and use his speed, technology, and passing ability to help the team attack.
Velarde's awareness, speed, and technique of 90, and passing ability of 82 soon bore fruit.
Although River Plate's players are not afraid of one-on-one confrontations with Velarde, the problem is that sometimes the technical gap cannot be made up for by psychological quality.
When the time came to the 64th minute of the second half, Velarde showed the effect of his top skills. He first got the ball in the midfield and then hit the wall with Alejandro Romero to break through River Plate midfielder Clara. Nevitt then stopped and took the pass the moment he received Romero's return pass and passed through another defensive midfielder Poncio.
After connecting two people in the middle, Willard instantly formed a breakthrough in the middle, and his eyes were wide open. When Toranso, Avila, and Turaza rushed into the penalty area and contained the River Plate penalty area, there was a wide gap in front of Velarde.
Naturally, Velarde was no longer polite and rushed towards River Plate's penalty area with the ball. Poncio and Kranevitt, who were returning to defend behind them, were stuck behind Velarde's strong physique and used his speed to avoid being caught. The opponent steals the ball from the side.
After dribbling the ball to the top of the penalty area, River Plate's center back Maidana had to give up marking Toranso and stepped forward to intercept Velarde. Otherwise, when Willard dribbles the ball into the penalty area, he may shoot directly.
As a result, as soon as Maidana moved, Toranso immediately moved laterally and created a short gap. Velarde's high-attribute consciousness immediately discovered Toranso's intention, and he made a fake move knowingly. After shaking Maidana and Poncio and Kranevert who were constantly pushing and disturbing him, he A wonderful pass with his foot, and the ball was sent diagonally into the gap on the left side of the penalty spot in the penalty area.
The ball was passed wonderfully, and Toranso's position selection was also quite good. Without any adjustment, he directly raised his right foot and volleyed the ball with great force from about 10 meters away from the goal on the left side of the penalty spot in the penalty area. Bottom right corner of the goal.
The ball hit the ground like a sharp shot and flew towards the lower right corner of River Plate's goal like a sharp arrow.
Mori, another central defender in the penalty area, threw away Avila and tried to make a tackle, but failed to touch the ball.
Goalkeeper Varrovero was originally standing in the near corner on the left side of the goal, but Toranso hit the far corner, so he could only pounce to the outside and try his best to save.
However, Toranso's angle of the ball was too awkward, and Varrovero's save failed to touch the ball.
Then, under the desperate gazes of the entire River Plate team, and under the expectant gazes of tens of thousands of home fans at Duke Thomas Arena, the ball hit the inside of the far post with a bang and then bounced into the net.
"Goooooooooooooooooooooooal..."
"The ball went in!!!"
"Toranso!"
"Toranso scored with a powerful shot in the penalty area, helping the Hurricanes rewrite the total score to 3-2 and regain the lead."
“Hurricane Athletics is alive again.”
"This goal came from an assist from Velarde. Velarde got the ball in the midfield and passed two people, and then sent Toranso a very comfortable pass, so that Toranso didn't have to stop the ball at all. A heavy volley, a powerful and heavy shot that hit the ground, and sent the ball into the dead center of River Plate's goal."
"Bravo!"
"Today's game is definitely the most exciting game in this year's Copa Libertadores knockout round."
"However, if River Plate scores another goal and equalizes the total score, then River Plate will have the advantage of more away goals and beat Hurricanes Athletic to advance to the semi-finals if the total score is equalized."
"Therefore, the next game will be more intense. After all, River Plate only needs to score one more goal to eliminate the Hurricanes."
"And the Hurricane Athletic Team will naturally not give up its lead easily."
"Don't blink your eyes. The situation may change at any second in the next game."
The commentators' words were meant for the fans in front of the TV, not the Hurricanes players and fans at the scene.
As Toranso scored with a powerful shot, the entire Duke Thomas Stadium immediately erupted. Tens of thousands of home fans jumped up from their seats, roaring and shouting crazily to vent their excitement.
Even Krisna, Alyssa, Bertha, and Desia all clapped, cheered, and screamed excitedly. They also know that if they lose this game, the Hurricanes' Copa Libertadores this year will end here.
Toranso's goal brought the Hurricanes to life again and took the lead in the total score.
What's more, this goal was assisted by Velarde, and Velarde's contribution is included, and Velarde, who has sent two wonderful passes in succession, has a lot of credit.
They will naturally be excited and proud of their boyfriend's performance.
In the stadium, Toranso was also very excited after scoring the goal. He ran all the way to the sidelines, even directly stepped over the billboard, rushed to the stands, opened his arms and interacted closely with the fans in the stands to celebrate.
The teammates who arrived later also surrounded Toranso, hugged each other and celebrated.
This goal was so crucial. It not only allowed the Hurricanes to regain the lead in the total score, but also relieved everyone's nervousness. It was very important to rebuild the confidence of the players.
No wonder everyone is so excited.
