Palmeiras and Cerro Porteño keep the score at 0-0 in the 47th minute of the opening stage, in a vibrant confrontation on the field. The match, valid for an important competition, shows both teams seeking the advantage. The game continues with dangerous moves from both sides. Defenses stand out to hold back the opponent’s momentum. The regulatory time for the first stage is coming to an end. The match continues without goals scored.
The beginning of the first half was marked by a lot of intensity. The teams studied each other tactically on the pitch. Ball possession was alternated between teams. The midfield became a sector of constant competition. Ambos the clubs tried to impose their pace of play. Nenhuma team managed to open the score. The confrontation is quite balanced.
Palmeiras’s initial Pressão and Cerro Porteño’s responses
Aos 5 minutes, Jhon Arias (Palmeiras) made a submission. The right foot shot came from a difficult angle. The play was to the left of the Palmeiras attack. Cerro Porteño’s defense acted quickly. Goalkeeper Alexis Martín made the save. Ele prevented the first goal of the match. Aos 13 minutes, Marcelo Chaparro (Cerro Porteño) was fouled. The infraction occurred in the defensive field. Agustín Giay (Palmeiras) committed the irregular move. The game was stopped for a few moments.
Pouco then, at 14 minutes, Palmeiras had an opportunity. Emiliano Martínez finished with a header. The play came from the middle of the area. The move came after a corner for the Brazilian team. The ball passed close to the opponent’s goal. The chance was wasted by Verdão. A new corner was conceded by Cerro Porteño. Defender Gustavo Velázquez sent the ball out. Palmeiras pressed more. The team was looking to open the scoring.
Disputas in midfield and interruptions due to fouls
The game became more truncated in midfield. Aos 16 minutes, Murilo (Palmeiras) committed a foul. Ele took down Pablo Vegetti (Cerro Porteño). The infraction occurred on the right side of the Paraguayan attack. Cerro Porteño took the dead ball. The team tried to advance their lines. The competition for possession of the ball was fierce. A corner was awarded to Cerro Porteño. The move was at 18 minutes. José Manuel López (Palmeiras) gave up the opportunity.
Aos 19 minutes, a new foul was called. Arthur (Palmeiras) committed the infraction. Fabricio Domínguez (Cerro Porteño) conceded the bid. The foul also occurred on the right flank. Interruptions were frequent. The pace of the game slowed down. The teams tried to organize their plays. Aos 22 minutes, Cecilio Domínguez (Cerro Porteño) was fouled. Ele was in the defensive field. Jhon Arias (Palmeiras) committed the move. The match was quickly stopped. Ela then started again.
Palmeiras intensifies offensive with shots saved
Palmeiras increased its offensive pressure. Aos 26 minutes, Allan (Palmeiras) risked a shot. Ele finished with his left foot from outside the box. Gustavo Gómez assisted on the shot. The opposing goalkeeper made a firm save. The ball went out of the goal. Then Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras) was fouled. Robert Piris Da Motta (Cerro Porteño) committed the infraction. The move took place in Palmeiras’s defensive field. Aos 27 minutes, Jhon Arias tried again. Ele finished with his right foot from outside the box. José Manuel López assisted on the shot. Goalkeeper Alexis Martín saved safely.
José Manuel López (Palmeiras) made a submission. Ele kicked with his right foot. The shot was from the middle of the area. Agustín Giay participated in the play. The shot was blocked by the Paraguayan defense. Palmeiras insisted on the attack. Aos 28 minutes, Emiliano Martínez (Palmeiras) committed a foul. Mateo Klimowicz (Cerro Porteño) suffered the infringement. The play was in Cerro Porteño’s attacking field. Aos 31 minutes, López had one more chance. Ele finished with his left foot. The shot came from a difficult angle. The move came from the left of the attack. The goalkeeper saved. Mais a corner was conceded by Alexis Martín.
Lances crucial marks the final stretch of the first half
- 33′: Cecilio Domínguez (Cerro Porteño) suffered a foul in the opponent’s half. Jhon Arias (Palmeiras) committed the infraction. The Paraguayan team won a dead ball chance.
- 34′: Jorge Morel (Cerro Porteño) finished with the left foot. The shot came from the middle of the area. The move was blocked by Palmeiras’s defense.
- 34′: Marcelo Chaparro (Cerro Porteño) attempted submission. Ele kicked with his left foot. The move was from outside the area. Cecilio Domínguez provided assistance. The shot was also blocked.
- 37′: Escanteio was marked to Palmeiras. Gustavo Velázquez gave the ball away. Verdão looked for the aerial play.
- 38′: Impedimento of Palmeiras. Agustín Giay attempted a through pass. Gustavo Gómez was in an irregular position. The play was invalidated by the referee.
- 40′: Freddy Noguera (Cerro Porteño) suffered a foul. The infraction occurred in the defensive field. The match then resumed.
- 41′: The game was interrupted by an injury to Freddy Noguera (Cerro Porteño). Medical care entered the field. The stoppage lasted a few minutes.
- 42′: José Manuel López (Palmeiras) committed a foul. The infraction was on the playing field. The move generated an interruption.
Acréscimos and last foul before the break
The fourth referee announced the stoppage time. Serão 3 additional minutes. Extra time was granted. The first half lasted a little longer. Aos 47 minutes, a foul was committed. Emiliano Martínez (Palmeiras) committed the infraction. Robert Piris Da Motta (Cerro Porteño) conceded the bid. The foul occurred in the opposing field. The player was trying to advance the play. The referee whistled the play. The confrontation remains goalless. The teams prepare for the end of the first stage.