On the one hand, there was an impasse with striker Luiz Adriano and Magrão, Inter Porto Alegre’s sporting director, for Enner Valencia. The tricolor forward had a dream night for his sacrifice in the game that saw the Coloradoans eliminate River Plate from the Copa Libertadores.

Internacional Ennera Valencia will meet Bolívar in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores

“What quality, Enner Valencia!”, Conmebol commented on its Libertadores Twitter account for the player’s contribution to reaching the quarter-finals of the international competition.

His runs and power plays helped confuse Rivera’s defense. In the 28th minute, Enner played himself and left the defender Paulo Díaz on the road with his strides and kicked the ball, but the goalkeeper Franco Armani blocked the shot (29th minute).

Enner Valencia’s personal victory over River Plate after the scandal with Luiz Adriano and Magrão

In the second action, creative midfielder Alan Patrick filtered the ball for Esmeraldean, who, showing his power, kept the ball and shot wide. In the end, the line canceled the play for offside.

With a graceful Enner Valencia, Inter eliminate River and advance to the quarterfinals of the Libertadores

On arrival, Enner collided with Enzo Díaz in the goalkeeper’s area of ​​Armani, but again canceled his intervention outside the party. It is also emphasized that the tricolor supported the goal in the corner and the free kicks that River took.

Argentine defender Gabriel Mercado (70) and midfielder Alan Patrick (78) put the Brazilians ahead, who were ready to break the series in regular time, when Paraguayan defender Robert Rojas (90) gave way and sent the key of the definition from twelve steps.

Amidst the tension created by the penalties, Enner’s efforts paid off when he took Inter’s second with a subtle flick that left goalkeeper Armani unresponsive.

In the quarter-finals, Inter will meet Bolivia’s Bolívar, who also surprised by eliminating the defending runner-up Athletico Paranaense in the Brazilian city of Curitiba.

The placement is a relief for Argentine DT Eduardo Coudet, who has not won since taking over the Brazilian eleven on July 19 (two defeats, two draws). (D)