Junior got an overtime victory against Caracas, in Venezuela, to arrive mounted in the series of the second phase of Liberators’ Cup. Final 1-2 leaves the leading team Amaranth Perea with a huge tank of oxygen, thinking about Sunday’s League match against Nacional.
Caracas took the lead in the 35th minute with a goal from Samsom Akinyoola, a 21-year-old Benin-born player who came to the Venezuelan team this semester from Senica, Slovakia. Akinyoola connected with a pass from Richard Celis and left goalkeeper Sebastián Viera with no choice.
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Junior left doubts again, as he did most of the year. He was seen without surprise, without football, with an isolated striker like. Miguel Borja, It didn’t even offer much mobility. But little by little, depending on the specific weight, the team approached his bow Beycker Velasquez.
Thus, on the 24th of the second half, on the push, Borja scored the equalizer after a pass from the right by Fredy Hinestroza. The first shot hit a rival and Borja had to push it again.
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And at the end of the match, in the 90 + 1 minute, at a corner kick by Hinestroza, Willer Ditta gave Junior peace of mind, putting his head, without having to jump. Thus, the Colombian team has an advantage for the return match on March 17, at Roberto Meléndez Stadium.
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