More Copa Libertadores quarter-final action continued on Wednesday with two games on the schedule.
Here is what went down.
Holders Fluminense leave it late for slim advantage
Scorer: Lima 88′
There is still a lot left to play for in the second leg of this all-Brazilian fixture despite Fluminense grinding out a late 1-0 win over Atlético Mineiro.
A stage that normally hosts theatrics had a night off as this contest proved tedious and, in truth, very dull, over 90 minutes.
With only three shots on target and possession split down the middle by the mid-way point, big names such as Jhon Arias, Thiago Silva, Hulk, Marcelo, and Paulinho failed to impress.
That theme remained true throughout the second half, too, until Fluminense found a way to rise from the ashes and send home fans into jubilation.
A late combination between substitutes Kena and Vinícius Moreira de Lima proved decisive. A cross into the box connected with the eventual hero’s head, and Everson’s fingertip touch was insufficient.
Atlético Mineiro will feel extremely hard done by to concede so late, but their resolute performance ensures this clash has not gotten away from them just yet.
Coming up later, Botafogo welcomes São Paulo to town in our second all-Brazilian affair of the night.
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