Two clubs chasing Copa Libertadores glory will do battle today in a cup match between Cruzeiro and San Lorenzo The quarterfinal clash scheduled for 9 p.m. ET will be held at the Mineirao in Barro Preto and can be live streamed here free.
San Lorenzo enter today's match carrying a 1-0 aggregate lead over Brazilian outfit Cruzeiro. Despite conceding 51 percent of the ball, the club attempted more shots than its opposition (16-7). All six of Cruzeiro's shots landed off target. San Lorenzo manager Edgardo Bauza, however, knows what to expect in tonight's second leg (h/t to Goal). "We expected to press quickly when we lost it [possession of the ball] and make it a long game," Bauza said.
"We were a little imprecise, but we got the goal, which is what we wanted," he added.
"We didn't let a team come into our house and play their game, [but in the return leg] they're going to come out to attack. But we expect to do the same."
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Player to Watch: San Lorenzo's Angel Correa proved to be nuisance in the first leg. The 19-year-old was the second-most forward player, putting three of his four attempts on target. Another stellar performance would ensure his side captures the all-important away goal, forcing Cruzeiro to score a minimum of three.
Cruzeiro (4-4-2): Fabio; Samudio, Dede, Wallace, Leo; Goulart, Henrique, Silva, Ribeiro; Dagoberto, Luan
San Lorenzo (4-2-3-1): Torrico; Mas, Valdes, Gentiletti, Buffarini; Ortigoza, Mercier; Piatti, Correa, Villalba; Matos
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