Two clubs chasing Copa Libertadores glory will do battle today in a cup match between Defensor Sporting and The Strongest. The Round of 16 clash scheduled for 6:15 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Luis Franzini in Montevideo and can be live streamed here free.
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Facing a 2-0 aggregate deficit, Defensor Sporting manager Fernando Curutchet still believes the tie is far from over. It's still a wide-open affair according to the Uruguayan (h/t to La Razon). "The team had a strong effort in the altitude and they did some good things," Curutchet said. "But we made some mistakes and paid dearly," he added.
"The tie is open and overturning the deficit is possible."
"It won't be easy. The team must play well [to advance to the quarterfinals]."
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Player to Watch: Defensor Sporting's Leonardo Javier Pais has been a revelation for the club in the right side of the club's formation. The 19-year-old has made 13 appearances in Argentina's first division, contributing two goals in the process.
Defensor Sporting's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Campana; Herrera, Malvino, Correa, Zeballos; Cardaccio, Fleurquin, Pais; Oliveira, Matias, Gedoz
The Strongest's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Vaca; Wayar, Barrera, Lopes, Bejarano; Chumacero, Veizaga; Chavez, Escobar, Soliz; Reynoso
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