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Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:10 AM
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Subject: [BolaML]Copa Libertadores Final Preview: Liga De Quito -
Fluminense

25/06/2008 02:37 | Goal.com
Copa Libertadores Final Preview: Liga Deportiva Universitaria (Ecuador) 
- Fluminense (Brazil) When: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Where: La Casa 
Blanca, Quito (Ecuador)

Striving To Make History

Neither of the two finalists have reached the final of the Copa 
Libertadores before, but while Brazilian clubs have a number of titles 
to their name, not a single club from Ecuador have ever won the title. 
In-fact Barcelona of Guayaquil have been the only club to reach the 
decider, having lost the final in both of their appearances. Liga 
goalkeeper Jose Francisco Cevallos was on the losing side when Barcelona

faced Vasco da Gama in the final of 1998.

LDU Quito will do their utmost to change this negative statistic, and 
they seem more than capable of winning the title for the very first time

after 13 attempts. The 49th edition of the Copa Libertadores could 
finally go Ecuador's way.

The Ecuadorean giants impressed en route to the final. They finished in 
second position in the group stage, incidentally, having lost the group 
to final opponents Fluminense; they drew 0-0 in Quito, and the 
Brazilians went on to win 1-0 in Rio de Janeiro. Liga demonstrated their

attacking capabilities in a 6-1 thrashing of Copa Sudamericana champions

Arsenal de Sarandi of Argentina.

In-fact the local press has branded them as the "Argentine Killers" 
after having knocked off Estudiantes La Plata in the round of sixteen, 
and San Lorenzo in the quarter-finals, before defeating Club America of 
Mexico in the semi-finals. Liga are the back-bone of the Ecuadorean 
national team which held Argentina to a 1-1 draw in a 2010 World Cup 
qualifier in Buenos Aires just over a week ago. This pretty much sums up

the depth they have at their disposal.

106 Year Wait Finally Over?

For years now clubs from Rio de Janeiro have had a huge rivalry, but 
until now Flamengo and Vasco da Gama have been the only one's to be 
crowned champions of the Copa Libertadores. Fluminense and Botafogo have

stood in their shadows all this time, but this is finally Fluminense's 
opportunity to make a difference.

Flu come into the championship decider as the favourites, not only 
because of the tradition of Brazilian clubs in the competition, but 
because they knocked out South American giants Sao Paulo and Boca 
Juniors on their way to the final. Their victory over Boca Juniors was 
particularly impressive.

Not only did they manage to beat the reigning South American champions, 
but they did so in emphatic fashion. After holding Boca to a 2-2 draw in

Avellaneda, Buenos Aires, they went on to win the return leg 3-1 at a 
packed Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. It was a sensational 
performance from Renato Gaucho's side.

This is without doubt the biggest game in Fluminense's 106 year history.

They may have won the Brazilian national championship back in 1984, but 
when it comes to South American football nothing compares to winning the

Copa Libertadores.

With the likes of Dario Conca, Thiago Neves, Washington and Dodo 
Fluminense have all the right ingredients to win the title. The Flu fans

are confident that their side will clinch the title, and the expectation

before the match is huge, as all 69,000 tickets available to the general

public were sold out in less than four hours, breaking the official 
record time set. But it will be worth it, as when the second leg 
commences there will be almost 100,000 roaring fans at the Maracana.

However, Flu don't come into the match in the best form. Despite using 
several alternative sides, they have struggled of late and are currently

rock-bottom of the 20-team Brazilian league.

TEAM NEWS

Liga de Quito

Edgardo Bauza has confirmed he will put out the exact same team who 
eliminated Club America in the semi-finals a few weeks ago. He has 
rested his key players for the crucial match, and no-one comes into the 
match with any injuries. It is an ideal situation for the Ecuadorean 
champions.

Probable Starting XI: Jose Cevallos, Jairo Campos, Norberto Araujo, 
Diego Armando Calderon, Joffre Guerron, Enrique Vera, Patricio Urrutia, 
Paul Ambrossi, Luis Bolanos, Damian Manso and Claudio Bieler. Coach: 
Edgardo Bauza.

Fluminense

Flu's only concern is a leg injury to striker Washington. If he doesn't 
make it in time he will be replaced by Dodo. The tricky attacker has 
been a great help for Fluminense coming from the substitute's bench, but

he finally may get an opportunity to impress from the kick-off.

Probable Starting XI: Fernando Henrique, Luiz Alberto, Gabriel, Thiago 
Silva, Junior Cesar, Ygor, Arouca, Thiago Neves, Dario Conca, Cicero and

Washington. Coach: Renato Gaucho.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Liga de Quito - Joffre Guerron

The 23-year-old is Liga's most dangerous player when it comes to 
attacking down the flanks. He owns the right side of the field whenever 
he is playing, and his speed and determination has earned him praises 
all around the continent. He is also difficult to knock to the ground, 
and the Ecuador international is hoping to win a title before joining 
Getafe of Spain.

Fluminense - Thiago Neves

The inspiration of the team. Thiago Neves has proved his quality 
throughout the competition, and the left-footed player was the main 
reason why Flu were able to overcome Boca Juniors. He is a technically 
gifted player, with a great temperament and a venomous shot. Several top

clubs around Europe are after his signature, so Thiago Neves will be 
determined to make one final impact with Flu.

PREDICTION

It is likely to be an evenly matched contest between two teams who have 
been extremely solid in the Copa Libertadores so far. Liga should 
dominate, particularly at the beginning of the match, while Fluminense 
will try to break them down on the counterattack.

Expect a passionate encounter that is likely to be won by a single goal.

Despite the 2,850 altitude, Flu have enough options to snatch a positive

result from Quito, before closing in on the title at the legendary 
Maracana stadium. But remember, away goals don't count.

Liga de Quito 2-1 Fluminense

Gregory Sica

-- 
Cavaliere
AC Milan atau tidak sama sekal!


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