Two clubs chasing Copa Libertadores glory will do battle today in a cup match between Bolivar and Lanus. The quarterfinal clash scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Hernando Stiles in La Paz and can be live streamed here free.
Lanus were unable to get the victory they seeked in the first leg of this quarterfinal tie. A stunning, late equalizer from Bolivar's William Ferreira left Guillermo Barros Schelotto's side with the daunting task of earning the required result in La Paz. With a sold-out stadium waiting in the wings, Schelotto is coming for the win. "During the 90 minutes [of the first leg], we were looking for the result and we could've finished it in the first half," he said.
"Then, we weren't clear in our approach in the second half and they [Bolivar] came a bit out of their defensive scheme," he added.
"That's how it went. We have to win in La Paz and we're going for the win."
"The altitude is something we'll have to overcome to reach the semifinals. Many teams have one in the altitude."
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Player to Watch: Bolivar's Marcos Astina made just his second start of the Copa Libertadores last week. Though he only managed to muster one attempt, the 18-year-old talent proved to be a nuisance to opposing defenders, drawing fouls for his club on four different occasions.
Bolivar's Projected Lineup (3-4-2-1): Quinonez; Gutierrez, Cabrera, Eguino; Capdevila, Flores, Miranda, Yecerotte; Callejón, Ferreira, Arce
Lanus' Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Marchesin; Araujo, Goltz, Izquierdoz, Velazquez; Ayala, Somoza, Gonzalez; Benitez, Blanco, Astina
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