Palmeiras will defeat "Remontada" River and reach the Copa Libertadores final

Brazilian Palmeiras reached the Copa Libertadores final in football, despite losing yesterday to Argentine Riverplate 0-2, for his superiority in the semi-final first leg by 3-0.

In São Paulo, River led a double before the break, the first by Paraguayan Robert Rojas (29) and the second by Colombian Rafael Santos Poré (44) with two headers, which boosted his chances of achieving a "Remontada" sign.

Despite his overwhelming control and the many opportunities he had in the second half, coach Marcelo Gallardo’s team was unable to score the third goal to equalize the numbers.

River’s fortunes diminished further with Rojas’s dismissal in the last third of the hour, to his collision with the goalkeeper and left with five striking bumps, so Palmeiras reached the final by winning 3-2 on aggregate.

VAR assistant referee's video technology prevented Riverplay from scoring a goal and getting a penalty kick.

Palmeiras, coached by Abel Ferreira, will compete in the fifth final in the first continental tournament in South America, knowing that he won it once orphaned in 1999. Verdao will meet in the final of this 30th at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, the winner between Boca Juniors of Argentina and Santos of Brazil, who meet today. In the second leg of the second semi-final after they tied the way without goals.

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