The Estudiantes team achieved a convincing victory by beating Universidad de Chile 3-0 as visitors in a match corresponding to the fourth round of Group A of the Copa Libertadores. The match took place at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago.
The goals for the Argentine team were scored in the first half of the match. Tiago Palacios opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, followed by Santiago Ascacibar in the 31st minute and Guido Carrillo in the 39th minute. With this victory, the team coached by Eduardo Domínguez moved to the top of Group A with 9 points.
The next challenge for Estudiantes will be to face Botafogo in Brazil on May 14, while they will play against Rosario Central in the round of 16 of the Apertura Tournament of the Professional Football League beforehand. Meanwhile, Universidad de Chile will host Carabobo from Venezuela and will look to maintain their qualification positions in the Copa Libertadores.
In the match, Tiago Palacios took advantage of a defensive oversight to score the first goal. Later, Santiago Ascacibar headed in a goal from a cross by Gabriel Neves, and Guido Carrillo completed the rout with a goal after a counterattack.
In summary, Estudiantes achieved an important victory in their visit to Universidad de Chile in the Copa Libertadores, consolidating themselves as leaders of Group A. The goals from Palacios, Ascacibar, and Carrillo made the difference in a match where the Argentine team showed its effectiveness in attack and defensive solidity.
