Ex-Palmeiras star shines as Bolivian side progress in Sul-Americana | OneFootball

This Tuesday, three matches were played in the first phase of the Copa Sudamericana. The clashes, between teams from the same country, were single-leg matches and a spot in the group stage was at stake. None of the qualified Brazilian teams participated in the preliminary phase of the competition. Well-known to Palmeiras fans, forward Jonatan Cristaldo, who now plays for Independiente Petrolero of Bolivia, scored in the penalty shootout that sent his team through.

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Independiente Petrolero (3) 0 x 0 (2) Guabirá

In the first match of the evening, featuring two Bolivian teams, Independiente Petrolero qualified on penalties against Guabirá after a 0-0 draw in regular time. Forward Jonatan Cristaldo, formerly of Palmeiras, took the first penalty and scored. Guabirá missed three penalties and said goodbye to the competition.

Montevideo City Torque 1 x 0 Defensor

In Uruguay, Montevideo City Torque hosted Defensor and won 1-0. Defender Franco Romero scored the only goal of the match with a header, sending the home team through.

Puerto Cabello (5) 0 x 0 (3) Monagas

In a clash between Venezuelan teams, playing at home, Puerto Cabello beat Monagas on penalties. The hosts converted all their spot kicks, while Peralta missed for the visitors.

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