00:00So far plenty of goals going in as well over the course of the last two evenings.
00:05Next week of course the second legs of all of these games to decide
00:09which eight sides will be going through to the last 16. It's Independiente Santa Fe against Caracas.
00:23And we are underway at El Campin. It's Independiente Santa Fe against Caracas.
00:30It's the Commonwealth Sudamericana in place in the last 16. On the line, stands over the corner.
00:36An early chance. Good ball in. And we're headed away just on the edge of the six-yard box.
00:49This drops it off. Toscano.
00:52And now worked into space for Angulo down the left. Plenty of time to find the cross.
00:56Headed away by La Mandilla.
01:00Departed the job to take over. The national team under-17 role.
01:09Guiding Caracas through from that difficult group. A good ask. And they're on the back foot early.
01:14It's going to be another corner. Really well worn behind.
01:18Three men over. Fernandez and Angulo.
01:21And we're queuing up in the middle waiting for the tap-in.
01:26Good start. And he's off now. Away from one, away from two. Plays the pass forward to Obriane.
01:32And the low cross comes in towards you.
01:33And Roderjäger just about cleared to the edge of the area in a way.
01:38And now there's a break down the left-hand side. It's steady in possession so far.
01:43Roderjäger drops back to help out.
01:46The shock from a long way out. Stead leaves it for Palacios.
01:49It delivers the cross in. Just over the head.
01:52Of the run of Omar Fernandez. And into the hands of Frank Stead.
01:56Somewhat conservatively decided to play the ball back to the center backs.
02:00As the ball gradually made its way around to the far side of the field.
02:04Before that long diagonal. Fernandez had been open. Here's Palacios down the right.
02:08Again with a cross in. And Benitez again comes from his line.
02:12And takes a central role to try and get on the ball.
02:16Try to make things happen. And here he has done exactly that.
02:20He's into the box. That's a well-timed challenge by La Mandilla.
02:24Fernandez was very near.
02:27Corner. Knocked backwards to Palacios.
02:31Will deliver from a different angle. Floats it towards the back post.
02:34There's no one really there to go and attack that ball.
02:37One back on the edge of the box, however. Torres with the back heel.
02:41Chance to cross from Angulo. Angulo's cross in. Awkward.
02:46And it's chesty bar more clearly.
02:48Went out of position. A 4-4-1-1 that does leave Gonzalez with little around him.
02:55Break down the right. Palacios with the cross in.
02:57It's taken a touch.
02:59Deflected towards goal, but it's behind.
03:12Space here for Ferreira.
03:15He's trying to find a pass back out onto the right side.
03:18He's failed to do so. Now out of position.
03:21There's space for Omar Fernandez to run into.
03:22He plays the pass early. Rod Diego's there. Missed controls.
03:26Back heels into space. Another back heel from Bustos.
03:30Second back heel from Noel Bustos. Overkill.
03:33There could be a chance here, though. Omar Fernandez cuts inside one.
03:36Cuts inside two. And ran into a third.
03:41Bustos.
03:45Bustos picks out a pass on the edge of the box and is controlled by Aubrey.
03:52There's the chance again. Just wanted too long.
03:59Still didn't get the shot away.
04:08And again, Rove Jäger goes for goal.
04:10And he's found the net.
04:12A super strike from the veteran.
04:16First real sighted goal and the ability to get the shot away.
04:22And like a laser, it's into the bottom corner.
04:30Beautifully taken.
04:34It all comes from a Caracas throw.
04:38A header forward that has appeared to be a great deal of danger.
04:41But the ball drops for Roda Jäger.
04:46And there is just one thing on his mind.
04:51First time strike. Nothing Benitez can do.
04:56A fabulous finish from Hugo Roda Jäger.
05:23Very heavy first touch. Torres.
05:26Lifted over the top again.
05:27Fernandez completely free.
05:28Has to go for goal quickly.
05:30Hits it from outside the box.
05:31A rise.
05:32Which line just makes the running behind.
05:35Hint of offside, but look at the space.
05:42Turn into the field.
05:44Great forward here from Kovia.
05:47Finds Gonzalez down the left this time.
05:50Gonzalez with the stepovers.
05:53And a good bit of defending.
05:54But he's won it back again, Gonzalez.
05:56Oliveira not giving it up on the floor.
05:58Once and then twice.
06:01Really pumped.
06:07Here is the challenge.
06:08One, two.
06:18Torres.
06:19Great ball to the back post.
06:21Charge number two.
06:22And it's sliced wide by Angulo.
06:25But sure it's still forward on this attack.
06:26Torres.
06:30Aubriant.
06:31Trying to filter a pass through into the box.
06:33They'll have to try again with Toscano.
06:35Who goes for goal.
06:36P2.
06:37Blanthefe perhaps not really making the most of it.
06:41Feels as though they've been much more comfortable than one nil and one shot on target would suggest.
06:46The ball sent in at the other end.
06:48And a header just wide by.
06:53Three added minutes up on the board here at the end of the 45.
06:58Final chance of the attack Gonzalez making the break forwards.
07:02Offside flag has already gone up.
07:05And the best moment for Caracas.
07:06And the best moment for Caracas.
07:18Three minutes have come and gone.
07:21And with that, Guillermo Guerrero blows for half-time.
07:35Back underway then.
07:37And El Campin.
07:38Independientes at the fair one.
07:40Caracas nil.
07:41No changes made by either manager at half-time.
07:45Went relatively untroubled in that first half.
07:48The ball lifted over the top.
07:49It's going to go through here for Hernandez.
07:52Hernandez back to Gonzalez.
07:53Gonzalez one more on to the edge of the area.
07:55Torres is there for Santa Fe.
07:58Melendez aware that the side are going to need to get a little tighter to Torres
08:02unless they want him to continue pulling the strings.
08:04This is a nice running side from Bustos.
08:07Bustos wide for Fernandez.
08:09Fernandez with the overlapping run.
08:10Angulo.
08:11Delivery on the final ball.
08:13Two waiting inside the six-yard ball.
08:16Just the idea.
08:20Very clear.
08:22Ball just needing right angle straight across the six-yard.
08:27Drifted into the middle to be involved.
08:29And now he looks to increase the tempo.
08:31Gets the pass back.
08:33Noted back towards the rear.
08:34It could fall onto the edge of the area.
08:35Shooting chance.
08:36Lifted high over the crossbar by Kilian Toscan.
08:40Again, build-up play.
08:42It was nice.
08:45Even if the final pass itself came from Jesus Yendiz.
08:50I'm sure there really is that much of a bobble.
08:52And another who, like Bustos, as a youngster,
08:57was tipped for great things.
08:59And perhaps hasn't really ever been able to live up to that hybrid.
09:01Ball in.
09:03Keeper saves.
09:04No touch on the cross that came in.
09:06It's a good reaction in the room.
09:19There's the chance before.
09:29He's got space to get his head up, pick a cross.
09:33Well, Diego goes for the bicycle kick.
09:37It would have been something very special indeed.
09:43Despite having all the time in the world and taking that time to find the cross,
09:46there was still only one to aim at inside the area.
09:50What kind of impact will the changes made?
09:52Both teams making double changes in the last five minutes or so.
09:56Freshening things up.
09:59Who is one of those players?
10:03Lifted in.
10:04Blocked.
10:04Before it reaches the penalty box.
10:06Headed forward.
10:07Diving header away.
10:08As far as Toscano goes for goal.
10:10Blocked by Bustos.
10:12And Lovera even very nearly.
10:16Comes back again to the Argent.
10:23It's the turn for Lovera.
10:24Hits the cross field pass.
10:26And drops it keenly down.
10:27Chance here for Obrian.
10:29Into the side netting.
10:32What a pass this is from Lovera.
10:35Drops it over the top.
10:38In this court underneath the ball.
10:41Missing out with the defensive header.
10:43And that is a really good chance to double the lead for Obrian.
10:46Brings it down well.
10:47First touch perfect.
10:49Goes for power.
10:56To be a chance here.
10:57Obrian.
10:58In behind.
10:59Down the keeper.
11:00Angle against him.
11:01Picks a pass.
11:02Cleared away inside the six yard box.
11:18Lifted into the box by Corvea.
11:20Towards the back post.
11:21Headed back across.
11:21Goal.
11:22Up into the air.
11:23Keeper comes and punches.
11:25Gets the ball away.
11:26But it's a good header back across from Julio De Santis.
11:31Big number nine's been brought on just for that.
11:34And played his part.
11:36He's playing his part here before Palacios.
11:39Who again has more than enough time to pick a cross.
11:41But instead taps it short.
11:43For Lovera.
11:44Lovera crosses instead.
11:46Bounces inside the box.
11:47And Benitez takes it up above his defender.
11:50Bowls it out quickly.
11:51Trying to start the counter attack.
11:52It's played into space.
11:53Villarreal's long legs eating up the ground.
11:55He'll get there first.
11:56Villarreal.
11:58Well, tried to play the cross early.
12:00He was looking for De Santis.
12:01Final change to be made by Santa Fe.
12:04He's going to see Noel Bustos replaced.
12:07And Franco Facundes is coming on in his place.
12:26And they have to cross in.
12:28And for goodness, it's there.
12:29First touch.
12:29An instant, instant impact.
12:34Seconds on the field.
12:37A remarkable entrance from Franco Facundes.
12:42Literally seconds.
12:44Run from halfway.
12:46And a first touch that finds the back of the net.
12:52That substitution works a charm.
12:56Look at the movement.
12:56Facundes makes the run.
12:58No one tracks him.
12:59And it's a super finish.
13:01Opens up his body.
13:02Side of the foot.
13:03Past the goalkeeper.
13:05And suddenly Santa Fe have breathing room.
13:10And the two-goal cushion has them looking in a very good place.
13:27Substitution.
13:29Clearly.
13:33Confusing that back line of Caracas.
13:35Nobody picking him up.
13:40One ascents in towards the back post.
13:42Drops over the head.
13:44Alejandro Villarreal.
13:51Main shot from Vegas.
13:53Well off target.
13:56Even if he had made the run, he wasn't going to get on the end of that.
13:58But the two just not quite there yet as a partnership.
14:02Facundes is there.
14:04And he's striding forward.
14:05Bearing down on goal.
14:07And he's brought down in the box.
14:10Nothing says the referee.
14:12Santa Fe posed a question.
14:14It is again.
14:16Just tries to beat Quintero for pace.
14:18Goes round on the outside.
14:19Then cuts across him inside the area.
14:21There's a leaning on his shoulder as the two come together.
14:25Fugundes is certainly aware that he's inside the area.
14:29Wow.
14:37It's downfield.
14:39And bang on six minutes.
14:40The full-time missile goes.
14:42It ends.
14:44Independiente Santa Fe 2.
14:47Caracas nil.
14:48While the Jægers go on the first half.
14:50Compliment.
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