Gazeta Esportiva.com
·20 febbraio 2026
Juventud and Guaraní-PAR share the spoils in Pré-Libertadores first leg

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·20 febbraio 2026

Juventud and Guaraní-PAR ended in a 0-0 draw this Thursday, in the first leg of the second phase of the Pre-Libertadores, played at Parque Alfredo Víctor Viera. Thus, the match remains open for the second leg, which will take place next week.
The teams will decide who advances next Thursday at 7:00 PM (Brasília time), at Estadio Rogelio Livieres. If there is another draw, the match will be decided by penalties.
🔵 JUVENTUD 0 x 0 GUARANÍ-PAR 🟡
🏆 Competition: Pre-Libertadores 🏟️ Venue: Parque Alfredo Víctor Viera 📅 Date: February 19, 2026 (Thursday) ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (Brasília time)
The first chance of the game came just six minutes after the opening whistle. Patricio Tanda struck firmly from outside the box, forcing goalkeeper Sosa to make the first save for Juventud. In the 26th minute, the Paraguayans had another opportunity with a shot from Derlis Rodríguez inside the six-yard box, again saved by the Uruguayan goalkeeper.
In the second half, at 16 minutes, Juventud started to attack. Pablo Lago shot from outside the box and Servio parried it; on the rebound, Mimbacas took a shot, but saw the goalkeeper make another save. Three minutes later, Pablo Lago shot again from inside the box, but was stopped by Servio once more.
At the 25th minute, Guaraní responded and Patricio Tanda received the ball in the box to shoot left-footed across goal, but Sosa saved. In stoppage time, at 48 minutes, Maidana received the ball on the left and fired a powerful shot, hitting the crossbar of Libertad and almost putting the Paraguayans ahead.
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