Mar 25, 2011

Oriente Petrolero - Leon de Huanuco

Copa Libertadores

I'll keep the stakes low again, as this bet comes after a last minute change of opinion. Had the 'no bet' idea since Monday, but recent news made slightly favor the guests. So, Oriente is last in the group, and with no possible chance to qualify to the next stage, as they are 7 points behind Gremio, with only 6 left in play. That means they will play this match for honor, in order not to finish the group with 0 points. But their task will be made even harder, due to some important absences. So far, regular goalkeeper Hugo Suarez and top scorer/best player Mauricio Saucedo are 100% out of this match, while there are fitness worries over striker Juan Carlos Arce, and if he won't be nurtured back to fitness in time, he would be the third very important missing of the team. Meanwhile, Leon still hopes for a qualification, although it will take a miracle for that to happen (they have to win both this and the match in Colombia, while Gremio has to fail in both matches). They have still done a decent campaign, in their first ever appearance in Copa Libertadores, but they want more. So a full team is expected tonight, and reports are giving an offensive formation, that should be able to put pressure on Oriente. The Bolivian defense is quite shaky, and they leave a lot of space when they attack. However, their offensive power isn't too good, and despite good opportunities, they fail to make them count, thing that has been seen in all their previous matches. And I can only imagine it will be twice as hard for them without Saucedo. GL!

Leon DNB @ 2.23, 3/10
Result: 2-0, LOST

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