The Gladiators begin with victory the Copa Libertadores women’s soccer that began this Thursday in Quito, Ecuador. The champions of the local tournament imposed their experience and level against Defensor Sporting from Uruguay, one of the debutant teams in the tournament. With goals from Camila Gómez Ares and Andrea Ojeda, the xeneixes won 2-0 and took the first three points in the group stage.
In addition to the great level of Jorge Martínez’s team, the other protagonist of the match was the weather. Fifteen minutes before the match began, the match had to be paused due to the heavy rains that had fallen on the playing field of the Independiente del Valle stadium. One hour later, when the conditions of the ground were worthy to play, the match it resumed.
Boca was the same Boca that has been in the local tournament. The papers said that he was the favorite for his career in the Cup, with seven editions played against a rival that stood out for the first time in the competition. And on the field he showed it, he kept the rhythm of the game, he handled the ball with the certainty of knowing that his offensive trident could hurt the Uruguayan defense at some point. So it was. The goals were left at the feet of those who usually score them: Camila Gómez Ares, 21 minutes into the first half, opened the scoring and then the historical scorer and current scorer of the first division national tournament, Andrea Ojeda, sentenced it 38 minutes into the first part too.
In the second half, Boca proposed to keep the game. Martínez made changes to give air to his starters and shooting minutes to the substitutes. Then came Kishi Núñez who joined in circulating the ball in the three quarters of the field. He lowered the offensive rhythm, however, he had opportunities against the rival goal and never ceased to be superior to Defensor Sporting
The team led by Jorge Martínez formed with Laurina Oliveros; Julieta Cruz, Adriana Sachs, Miriam Mayorga, Celeste Dos Santos; Clarisa Huber, Vanina Preininger, Gomez; Brisa Priori, Ojeda and Yamila Rodríguez. In the second half, Kishi Núñez entered -just 16 years old-, Melanie Morán, Estefanía Palomar, Noelia Espíndola and Cecilia Ghigo
Boca will play again this Sunday against Ñañas from Ecuador at 5:00 p.m. (Argentina) and will complete their group on Wednesday the 19th against the favorite Ferroviaria from Brazil. The first two of each group will advance to the quarterfinals.
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