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Tactical Analysis: Fluminense 1-2 Independiente Rivadavia | Copa Libertadores
Fluminense set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Independiente Rivadavia opting for a 3-4-3. Independiente Rivadavia were tactically superior, outmanoeuvring Fluminense to claim a 1-2 hard-earned victory in Copa Libertadores.
Ball control: Fluminense dominated territory with 71% of the ball, forcing Independiente Rivadavia to defend for long spells. Independiente Rivadavia managed just 29% possession, yet managed 4 shots on target to Fluminense's 9.
Set pieces: Fluminense won 1 corner, Independiente Rivadavia 1. Fouls: Fluminense 9, Independiente Rivadavia 11.
The goals: G. Arana drew first blood in the 10', assisted by J. Savarino for Fluminense. F. Sartori found the net in the 37', assisted by L. Costa for Independiente Rivadavia. A. Arce added another in the 51', assisted by S. Villa for Independiente Rivadavia.
Scorers — Fluminense: G. Arana (10'). Independiente Rivadavia: F. Sartori (37'), A. Arce (51').
Discipline: Bookings and dismissals: M. Fernández (yellow, 17') for Independiente Rivadavia; E. Bonifacio (yellow, 33') for Independiente Rivadavia; F. Sartori (yellow, 68') for Independiente Rivadavia; W. Natã (yellow, 84') for Fluminense; N. Bolcato (yellow, 89') for Independiente Rivadavia.
Changes: Substitutions: Hércules was involved in a change for Fluminense (46'); Ganso was involved in a change for Fluminense (66'); S. Xavier was involved in a change for Fluminense (66'); L. Gómez was involved in a change for Independiente Rivadavia (74'); E. Bonifacio was involved in a change for Independiente Rivadavia (74'); Ignácio was involved in a change for Fluminense (77'); A. Canobbio was involved in a change for Fluminense (81'); A. Arce was involved in a change for Independiente Rivadavia (81'); M. Fernández was involved in a change for Independiente Rivadavia (81'); F. Sartori was involved in a change for Independiente Rivadavia (87').
Tactical verdict: Despite ceding possession, Independiente Rivadavia proved that controlling the ball does not always mean controlling the game. Ruthlessness in front of goal was the difference.
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