Direct red card: VAR sends off Bryan Ramírez and LDU beats Palmeiras 3-0 in the Libertadores at home Por Luís Henrique Costa
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LDU defeats Palmeiras 3-0 in the first leg of the Libertadores semifinal in Quito. The match takes place at Casa Blanca stadium on Thursday, starting at 9:30 PM. Bryan Ramírez receives a straight red card after VAR review for a harsh tackle on Giay at the 50th minute of the second half.
The Ecuadorian side takes the lead with two goals from Villamíl and one penalty by Alzugaray. Palmeiras attempts a comeback but remains a man down and fails to score. The game continues into the 90th minute of the second half with stoppage time.
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LDU’s dominance defines the contest from the start. Palmeiras faces challenges at Quito’s altitude.
Ecuadorian control in the first half
LDU dictates play in the opening 45 minutes. Villamíl scores at the 15th minute following a low cross from Quiñónez.
Alzugaray converts a penalty at the 26th minute, awarded after Andreas Pereira’s handball. Villamíl extends the lead at the 46th minute with a first-time finish on another cross.
- Palmeiras records few effective shots.
- Ecuadorian defense clears crosses efficiently.
Palmeiras push in the second half
Palmeiras returns with halftime substitutions. Ramón Sosa replaces Raphael Veiga.
Giay comes on for Khellven at right back. The Brazilian team presses for the first goal.
Flaco López shoots at the 4th minute, but Domínguez saves. Vitor Roque heads wide at the 32nd minute.
Sending-off shifts dynamics
Bryan Ramírez commits a strong foul on Giay at the 49th minute of the second half. Referee checks VAR and issues a direct red.
LDU player leaves the field at the 50th minute. Palmeiras gains possession but fails to capitalize.
LDU holds numerical advantage at this point. Match reaches stoppage time with score unchanged.
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- 15′ 1H: Villamíl receives low cross and finishes to open the scoring.
- 26′ 1H: Alzugaray scores penalty accurately after handball in the area.
- 46′ 1H: Villamíl nets the third with a first-time shot.
- 49′ 2H: VAR reviews Bryan Ramírez’s challenge on Giay.
- 50′ 2H: Bryan Ramírez receives straight red card and is sent off.
Tactical changes by both teams
Coach Tiago Nunes makes substitutions for LDU in the second half. Estrada enters for Medina at the 41st minute.
Pastrán replaces Alzugaray at the 35th minute. Cuero takes Richard Mina’s spot at the 23rd minute.
Abel Ferreira adjusts Palmeiras with Bruno Rodrigues, Allan, and Jefté entering. Team seeks balance after opponent’s dismissal.
Late pressure yields no result
Palmeiras persists with aerial balls in the final minutes. Sosa shoots one-on-one, but Domínguez denies at the 37th minute.
LDU defense clears consecutive corners. Match proceeds with LDU managing the scoreline.
Quiñónez picks up a yellow at the 40th minute for a midfield foul. Game maintains intensity until the final whistle of stoppage time.
Refereeing in focus
Facundo Tello leads the Argentine officiating crew at Casa Blanca. VAR intervenes in Bryan Ramírez’s sending-off.
Assistants flag midfield fouls accurately. Decisions keep the game flowing.
LDU collects yellows for Gruezo, Alzugaray, and Quiñónez. Palmeiras sees Flaco López booked early at the 3rd minute of the first half.
