Copa Libertadores 2013, Group Stage
Emelec were enjoying a perfect start of the season: victories on the line in the local league, and a 1-0 win against Velez for their Libertadores debut. Now, even though things are still going like clockwork in the league, they are facing some tough times in the continental cup, as they come from 2 straight defeats. And if against Penarol there isn't too much to say (despite them not making a bad game), the 0-2 loss at Iquique came as a shocker. That's why I think the revenge factor should be primordial in this game. Emelec is pretty much a different team when they are playing at home, and as proof we have the aforementioned win against Argentinian giants, Velez Sarsfield. They've also won as visitors against LDU Quito, while resting several regulars, and even though it was a match in the league, I would rate LDU as better team than Iquique at any time. They've also had a week's rest, postponing their game against Barcelona, and the same can not be said about the Chileans. They played during a weekend, losing against Huachipato, taking their domestic tally to 3 straight defeats. They are mostly and average team, for Chilean standards, and the 0-3 loss at Velez says a lot, as they were never a contest. I would expect a similar scenario now in Ecuador, and I also expect the line to drop even more. GL!
Emelec (-1.25 AH) @ 1.97, 5/10
Result: 2-1, HALF-LOST
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Showing posts with label Deportes Iquique. Show all posts
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Mar 6, 2013
Feb 14, 2013
Deportes Iquique - Penarol
Copa Libertadores 2013, Group Stage
Iquique produced a huge surprise in the preliminary round, as they eliminated Club de Leon of Mexico, a team that started the round as favorites against the Chileans. And early away goal in Mexico, a couple of 1-1 draws and nerves of steel in the following penalty shootout saw Iquique advance, although they didn't seem to be better than Leon. And I definitely don't see them as being Libertadores material, especially since they are having quite a poor run of form. They did manage to beat Colo Colo last weekend, but that was their first win on the year in 8 matches (3 of them were friendlies). Penarol are yet to start their season, and they can't be too proud of their pre-season results either. But they have a very strong team, and 9 of the regulars that won the Apertura last year are still present. So they have kept the core of the team, and have added a couple of new players that will definitely provide a boost. Iquique also lack experience at this level, so I doubt they will be able to pose any problems tonight. They do play organized, so if Penarol will lack focus this may very well end up in a draw, but normally, quality is on Penarol's side. GL!
Penarol (+0.25 AH) @ 1.79, 4/10
Result: 1-2, WON
Iquique produced a huge surprise in the preliminary round, as they eliminated Club de Leon of Mexico, a team that started the round as favorites against the Chileans. And early away goal in Mexico, a couple of 1-1 draws and nerves of steel in the following penalty shootout saw Iquique advance, although they didn't seem to be better than Leon. And I definitely don't see them as being Libertadores material, especially since they are having quite a poor run of form. They did manage to beat Colo Colo last weekend, but that was their first win on the year in 8 matches (3 of them were friendlies). Penarol are yet to start their season, and they can't be too proud of their pre-season results either. But they have a very strong team, and 9 of the regulars that won the Apertura last year are still present. So they have kept the core of the team, and have added a couple of new players that will definitely provide a boost. Iquique also lack experience at this level, so I doubt they will be able to pose any problems tonight. They do play organized, so if Penarol will lack focus this may very well end up in a draw, but normally, quality is on Penarol's side. GL!
Penarol (+0.25 AH) @ 1.79, 4/10
Result: 1-2, WON
Aug 15, 2012
Nacional - Deportes Iquique
Copa Sudamericana 2012
After losing the first leg with 0-2 in Chile, Nacional now have to repeat the same score in order to push the game into extra-time, or to win by at least 3 goals to qualify directly. And it will be a tough job, as Iquique aren't exactly pushovers, and Nacional haven't accomplished a feat like that (qualifying after losing the first leg as visitors) for over 11 years. Still, they will give it their best, and that is why tonight we will see a much more offensive formation than 2 weeks ago. Coach Diaz is expected to field a 4-3-3 formation, with Sanchez, Medina and Bueno up front, trying to press from the first minute, and score rapidly to increase their chances. And they have some chances to pull an amazing come-back, as Iquique's performances (especially in away games) aren't great. In this year's Clausura, they have received 11 goals in the 6 games played, including two away trashings: 0-5 at Rangers Talca, and a 1-4 at Huachipato. This contrasts greatly with their Apertura performance, when they were the best away team in the league, finishing the tournament undefeated. The atmosphere in Montevideo should also be hellish, and it will push Nacional from behind. Once again, I have to choose between the handicap and the over, and I'm going for the handicap, as I;m expecting Nacional to have possession and dominate the match. GL!
Nacional (-1 AH) @ 1.86, 4/10
Result: 4-0, WON
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