Despite the defeat, Libertad knock out Junior Barranquilla

Junior Barranquilla triumphed over Libertad, 0x1, on Wednesday, in a match relating to the Last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana. Daniel Garnero's team beat Luís Peréa's team, 4x3, in the first leg of the tie. Luis González was decisive with 1 goal.

The first-half ended with a goalless draw.

After 54 minutes, Cristian Martínez Borja could have scored for Junior Barranquilla, but Martín Silva has brilliantly saved the penalty. In the final minutes of the game, Luis González scored the winning goal.

Thanks to this result, Libertad are through to the next round of the competition. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Daniel Garnero's team visit Santos.