Copa Libertadores: Independiente 1 LDU Quito 1

Independiente’s bid to reach the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals has taken a blow after their 1-1 draw with 2008 winners LDU Quito.

The Argentine side took the lead in front of their home fans at the Estadio Libertadores de America in the 24th minute from the penalty spot throuhg striker Leonel Nunez.

But LDU Quito drew level in the 54th minute when an effort from their own Argentine striker Hernan Barcos was deflected by Julian Velazquez into his own net.

The result leaves Buenos Aires-based club Independiente bottom of Group 8, needing other results in the upcoming round of fixtures to fall in their favour to progress to the quarter-finals.

Ecuadorian side LDU Quito are in second place and will qualify for the next round should they avoid defeat in their upcoming clash with third-placed Godoy Cruz.

Wed 6 April, 2011

Copa Libertadores: Independiente 1 LDU Quito 1

Independiente’s bid to reach the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals has taken a blow after their 1-1 draw with 2008 winners LDU Quito.

The Argentine side took the lead in front of their home fans at the Estadio Libertadores de America in the 24th minute from the penalty spot throuhg striker Leonel Nunez.

But LDU Quito drew level in the 54th minute when an effort from their own Argentine striker Hernan Barcos was deflected by Julian Velazquez into his own net.

The result leaves Buenos Aires-based club Independiente bottom of Group 8, needing other results in the upcoming round of fixtures to fall in their favour to progress to the quarter-finals.

Ecuadorian side LDU Quito are in second place and will qualify for the next round should they avoid defeat in their upcoming clash with third-placed Godoy Cruz.

Wed 6 April, 2011

Copa Libertadores wrap: Independiente too good for arch-rivals

Argentine club Independiente defeated Penarol of Uruguay 3-0 in their Copa Libertadores Group Eight match on Thursday.

In a clash between seven-time competition winners Independiente and five-time champions Penarol, it was the Argentine hosts who came out comfortably on top at Estadio Libertadores de America in Buenos Aires.

After a goalless opening 45 minutes, it was forward Facundo Parra who broke the deadlock just 60 seconds into the second half.

Midfielder Cristian Pellerano made it 2-0 from a Nicolas Cabrera header on 70 minutes.

Substitute Nestor Silvera capped off a comprehensive win when he struck five minutes from time.

Independiente are joint top of Group Eight, alongside fellow Argentine club Godoy Cruz de Mendoza.

In Group Three, Argentinos Juniors came from a goal down to win 3-1 at home to Mexican side America.

Argentine attacking midfielder Daniel Montenegro struck against his countryman to put America 1-0 ahead 27 minutes in at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

But the hosts were level when Pavel Pardo fouled Santiago Salcedo inside the box moments before the half-time whistle.

The Paraguayan centre-forward picked himself up to convert the spot-kick and make it 1-1 going into the break.

Salcedo was on target again on 73 minutes, meeting a Gustavo Oberman corner to put Argentinos 2-1 ahead.

Substitute Cristian Sanchez Prette, on loan from Romanian side Cluj, snatched a third to make it 3-1 in the 90th minute.

Argentinos top Group Three with four points, ahead of America who are second with three points.

Elsewhere, Columbians Atletico Junior came from a goal down to beat Gremio of Brazil 2-1.

Borges had put the visitors in front just four minutes in Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez, but Giovanni Hernandez levelled for the hosts on 28 minutes.

John Edwis Viafara struck the winner for Atletico 16 minutes from time.

Fri 25 February, 2011

Copa Libertadores wrap: Independiente too good for arch-rivals

Argentine club Independiente defeated Penarol of Uruguay 3-0 in their Copa Libertadores Group Eight match on Thursday.

In a clash between seven-time competition winners Independiente and five-time champions Penarol, it was the Argentine hosts who came out comfortably on top at Estadio Libertadores de America in Buenos Aires.

After a goalless opening 45 minutes, it was forward Facundo Parra who broke the deadlock just 60 seconds into the second half.

Midfielder Cristian Pellerano made it 2-0 from a Nicolas Cabrera header on 70 minutes.

Substitute Nestor Silvera capped off a comprehensive win when he struck five minutes from time.

Independiente are joint top of Group Eight, alongside fellow Argentine club Godoy Cruz de Mendoza.

In Group Three, Argentinos Juniors came from a goal down to win 3-1 at home to Mexican side America.

Argentine attacking midfielder Daniel Montenegro struck against his countryman to put America 1-0 ahead 27 minutes in at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

But the hosts were level when Pavel Pardo fouled Santiago Salcedo inside the box moments before the half-time whistle.

The Paraguayan centre-forward picked himself up to convert the spot-kick and make it 1-1 going into the break.

Salcedo was on target again on 73 minutes, meeting a Gustavo Oberman corner to put Argentinos 2-1 ahead.

Substitute Cristian Sanchez Prette, on loan from Romanian side Cluj, snatched a third to make it 3-1 in the 90th minute.

Argentinos top Group Three with four points, ahead of America who are second with three points.

Elsewhere, Columbians Atletico Junior came from a goal down to beat Gremio of Brazil 2-1.

Borges had put the visitors in front just four minutes in Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez, but Giovanni Hernandez levelled for the hosts on 28 minutes.

John Edwis Viafara struck the winner for Atletico 16 minutes from time.

Fri 25 February, 2011

Copa Libertadores: Independiente 2 Deportivo Quito 0

Seven-time champions Independiente opened their 2011 Copa Libertadores campaign with a 2-0 win over Ecuador’s Deportivo Quito on Tuesday.

Independiente, playing in the elite South American tournament for the first time since 2004, got off to a perfect start with victory in the first leg of their qualifying tie.

New signing Matias Defederico scored in his debut appearance in the shirt of the Argentine club in the 50th minute, and substitute Patricio Rodriguez sealed the win 20 minutes later.

Defederico, acquired from Brazilian club Corinthians, was lucky enough to have a limp clearance from Andres Silvera’s cross paddled right into his path and merely had to slot a left-footed shot past Deportivo goalkeeper Marcelo Elizaga.

Rodriguez was left unmarked at the edge of the six-yard box and redirected Nicolas Cabrera’s free kick between Elizaga’s legs.

Independiente carry a 2-0 aggregate into their away leg at Deportivo next Tuesday, with the overall winner advancing to the main draw of 32 teams.

Wed 26 January, 2011

Copa Libertadores: Independiente 2 Deportivo Quito 0

Seven-time champions Independiente opened their 2011 Copa Libertadores campaign with a 2-0 win over Ecuador’s Deportivo Quito on Tuesday.

Independiente, playing in the elite South American tournament for the first time since 2004, got off to a perfect start with victory in the first leg of their qualifying tie.

New signing Matias Defederico scored in his debut appearance in the shirt of the Argentine club in the 50th minute, and substitute Patricio Rodriguez sealed the win 20 minutes later.

Defederico, acquired from Brazilian club Corinthians, was lucky enough to have a limp clearance from Andres Silvera’s cross paddled right into his path and merely had to slot a left-footed shot past Deportivo goalkeeper Marcelo Elizaga.

Rodriguez was left unmarked at the edge of the six-yard box and redirected Nicolas Cabrera’s free kick between Elizaga’s legs.

Independiente carry a 2-0 aggregate into their away leg at Deportivo next Tuesday, with the overall winner advancing to the main draw of 32 teams.

Wed 26 January, 2011

Independiente vs Deportivo Quito Copa Libertadores Highlights

Jan 26, 2011

Independiente vs Deportivo Quito

Tuesday-January 25, 2011

Final score:- Independiente 2-0 Deportivo Quito (Matias Defederico 50′, Patricio Rodriguez 70′)

Seven time Copa Liberatodores champions Independiente open their campaign with a 2-0 win over Deportivo Quito at home. Both the Independiente goals came in the second half.

Independiente vs Deportivo Quito 1-0 (Matias Defederico goal)

Independiente vs Deportivo 2-0 (Patricio Rodriguez goal)

( Credits of Independiente 2-0 Deportivo Quito with Youtube)