Argentina»s Velez Sarsfield forward Juan Martinez (R) vies for the ball with Colombia»s Atletico Nacional defender Cristian Tula.
Vélez Sársfield currently beat Colombia’s Atlético Nacional de Medellín 1-0 at its José Amalfitani Stadium for the second leg of the pre-quarter finals of the Libertadores de América Cup.
Augusto Fernández scored Vélez’s goal at 7′ of the second half.
The Argentine team only has one goal in favour netted by Iván Bella during the first leg played in Colombia.
Whether if it draws or wins the encounter, the team coached by Ricardo Gareca will reach the quarter-finals.
The winner of this match will have to face the winner of the game between Bolivia’s Bolivar and holder Brazilian Santos. The Bolivian team won 2-1 in the first leg played in La Paz.
Line-ups:
Vélez Sarsfield: Marcelo Barovero; Fabián Cubero, Sebastián Domínguez, Fernando Ortiz and Emiliano Papa; Augusto Fernández, Francisco Cerro, Víctor Zapata and Federico Insúa or Alejandro Cabral; Juan Manuel Martínez and Lucas Pratto. Coach: Ricardo Gareca.
Atlético Nacional: Gastón Pezzuti; Alejandro Bernal, Cristian Tula, Alexis Henríquez and Farid Díaz; Alex Mejía, Sebastián Pérez, Jherson Córdoba and Macnelly Torres; Dorlan Pabón and Luis Mosquera. Coach: Norberto Peluffo.
Referee: Julio Quintana Rodríguez.
Stadium: José Amalfitani.
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