“It’s 180 minutes, the tie isn't closed”: Ichazo and Fydriszewski call for calm after DIM's Libertadores triumph
The 2-1 win for Independiente Medellín in Uruguayan territory against Liverpool left positive feelings in the Antioquian team, which took an important step...
TL;DR
- Independiente Medellín defeated Liverpool 2-1 away in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores preliminary round.
- Goalkeeper Salvador Ichazo and striker Francisco Fydriszewski were key to the victory.
- Ichazo made crucial saves, while Fydriszewski scored a significant goal.
- Both players stressed the need for caution, noting the tie is only halfway done.
- Coach Alejandro Restrepo was controversially expelled and will miss the second leg.
- The return leg will be played on Tuesday, March 24th, at the Atanasio Girardot stadium.
- Medellín will also play Llaneros in the league before the continental match.