Corinthians draw at Estudiantes, historic Argentine knockout away win still elusive | OneFootball

Corinthians drew 1-1 with Estudiantes in La Plata in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals, delaying a landmark they still chase in Argentina. The result at Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi keeps the tie finely poised.

According to Meu Timao, the outcome extends an unwanted trend in Argentine knockout away fixtures. Corinthians have never won in 17 such games, drawing six and losing 11, scoring 14 and conceding 28, a return of 11.76%.

Widening the lens to all Libertadores phases since 1977, meetings with Argentine clubs number 27, yielding seven wins, 10 draws and 10 defeats, a 38.27% record.

The visitors also ended a separate drought. They had not scored away from home in Libertadores knockouts since the 2012 final, before Kaio César struck in La Plata to halt his own run of 11 games without a goal.

The return match is set for Wednesday 16 September at Neo Química Arena at 21:30. If level again, the tie will be settled by penalties, and the winners progress to the semi-finals.

Before then, Corinthians visit Flamengo at the Maracanã on Sunday at 17:30 in the 26th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Source: Meu Timao

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