Palmeiras crash out of U20 Libertadores after comeback and 3 sent off | OneFootball

Palmeiras has been eliminated from the Copa Libertadores U-20. Verdão was defeated 2-1 by Santiago Wanderers this Thursday (19th) at Estádio Banco Guayaquil, in a match valid for the tournament’s semifinal.

Verdão started better and opened the scoring at 14 minutes into the first half, with Riquelme, after a good play down the right and an assist from Erick Belé. Alviverde still created other opportunities in the first half and relied on some good saves from goalkeeper Kauan Lima to maintain the lead.

After the break, however, the scenario changed quickly. Just five minutes in, Riquelme was sent off after a hard foul, leaving Palmeiras with one less player. Shortly after, at the 14th minute, Koné also received a red card for committing a penalty, which was converted by Christian Silva, who tied the match.

With two more players, Santiago Wanderers began to press and managed the comeback at the 26th minute, again with Christian Silva, with a strong shot from outside the box. In stoppage time, Palmeiras also had João Paulo sent off, finishing the match with only eight players on the field.

With this result, Palmeiras will play for third place against Olimpia. Meanwhile, Santiago Wanderers will face Flamengo in the tournament final. Both matches are scheduled for Sunday, with times yet to be determined.

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