Buenos Aires, Argentina (AP) – Defender Gustavo Gomez and striker Vitr Roque scored their first half goal on Wednesday, with Brazilian Palmeiras defeating the river board 2-1 with their first leg Copa Libertador Quarter-final series.
Gomez scored in the sixth minute, and location added goal in the 41st minute for the Brazilian looking for their first championship in this tournament Since 2021when they win it in a row.
The second leg will be performed at Allianz Park in Sao Paulo on September 24th.
Lucas Martinez scored in the 89th minute with the River Plate, the four-time Copa Libertador champion.
In other quarter final series, Racing leads Beress Saas Field 1-0. On Thursday, Sao Paulo will host LDU Quito, with the Argentine estheticians facing Flamengo.
The Coparibatadores Final will be held in Lima, Peru on November 29th.
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