Barracas Central seek vital away win at Audax to keep dream alive | OneFootball

El Guapo will play this Tuesday from 7 p.m. in Santiago, Chile, for the fifth matchday of Group G. They need their first win in the cup to keep their qualification hopes alive.

Barracas Central will face a decisive match this Tuesday in the Copa Sudamericana. From 7 p.m., they will visit Audax Italiano at the Bicentenario de La Florida stadium, in Santiago, Chile, for the fifth matchday of Group G.

El Guapo comes into the match bottom of the group with 3 points, the result of three draws and one defeat. That is why they need to earn their first win in the tournament to keep alive their chances of qualifying for the round of 16.

Rubén Darío Insua’s team let a great opportunity slip away in the previous meeting against Audax Italiano, played in Buenos Aires. Barracas were winning with a goal from Rodrigo Bogarín and held the lead thanks to a strong performance by Juan Espínola, who even saved a penalty.

However, the Chilean side equalized in stoppage time with a stunning goal by Favian Loyola, a result that left El Guapo with a bitter taste and less margin for error in the final matchdays.

After that, Barracas suffered another blow by losing 2-1 to Olimpia at home, a defeat that further complicated their outlook in the group. In the Argentine tournament, the team also picked up just 2 points from the last 9 and missed out on the playoffs.

Audax Italiano, meanwhile, also comes in needing a win. The Chilean side has 4 points and was left reeling after losing 2-1 to Vasco da Gama in Santiago, in a match that had started in their favor but slipped away within a few minutes in the second half.

In the local league, Audax is not going through its best moment either. They are coming off a 3-0 loss to Coquimbo Unido and sit 14th in the Chilean league, so they need a response both internationally and domestically.

Given this scenario, the clash in Santiago will be key for both teams. Barracas will look for their first win in the competition to stay alive heading into the final matchday, while Audax will try to make home advantage count to remain in the race in Group G.

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