Rosario Central is set to face Internacional de Porto Alegre at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Brazil for the second leg of their Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 clash. The Argentine side aims to build on their 1-0 victory from last week at Gigante de Arroyito, which featured a goal from Jáminton Campaz. The winner of this tie will advance to meet Fortaleza in the next round, with the match officiated by Gustavo Tejera and broadcast on ESPN.
In the first leg, Rosario Central took advantage of Internacional’s precarious situation, as they entered the tournament under an interim coach after Eduardo “Chacho” Coudet’s departure. The home team achieved a slim lead, meaning they can advance with either a win or even a draw. However, if they lose by more than one goal, they will be eliminated. A defeat by a single goal would lead to a penalty shootout.
The Brazilian side enters this match with a new head coach, Roger Machado, who started his tenure last weekend. Unfortunately, he experienced a challenging debut, losing 1-0 against Botafogo away from home. Internacional currently sits in 13th place in the Brasileirão with 19 points, outside of the qualification spots for international competitions and just four points above the relegation zone.
On the other hand, Rosario Central arrives at this crucial match on a high note, having recently defeated Sarmiento 4-2 at home. This win has placed them just five points off the top of the league while helping them distance themselves from the lower ranks on the overall table. Initially, they were scheduled to face Unión at the Estadio 15 de Abril, but that match was postponed due to this important Sudamericana encounter.
As the teams prepare for this significant clash, all eyes will be on the Beira-Rio Stadium, where the stakes are high for both sides.
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