Apr 11, 2012

Zamora - Arsenal Sarandi

Copa Libertadores 2012, Group Stage

Both teams are 99% out of the competition, although they still have some theoretical chances (but it all depends on Boca, and I doubt they won't beat Zamora at home in the last round). So there will probably be little motivation here, especially for Arsenal. Apparently, they favor the league more, that's why they will have to do without several players that are normally considered regulars. Burdisso (31/5), Leguizamon (17/6), Lopez (26/2), Ortiz (22/4), Carbonero (13/1) and Zelaya (20/6) have been left behind in Argentina, while Nervo (21/0) is doubtful. So they'll go into this match with a weakend squad, and with little to none motivation. Zamora, on the other hand, should still have some motivation, for several reasons. The small teams are usually extra-motivated when playing against high-profile Argentinian or Brazilian teams, so even though they are practically out, I still think they will fight hard for at least a point here. They'll defend with 10 men probably, as they usually do, and this time they could do it well, as Arsenal will probably suffer in offense, and from the lack of motivation. Only small stakes here, as Zamora is still a very poor team, and in poor form (lost all of their last 6 matches), but they should have some chances here. GL!

Zamora (+0.5 AH) @ 1.79, 4/10
Result: 0-1, LOST

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