The Colombian Juan Fernando Quintero is experiencing one of his best nights since he arrived at Racing, in mid-2023, from Junior de Barranquilla. He scored a double with which his team beat Corinthians 2-1 this Thursday.
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The victory allowed Racing to qualify for the final of the Copa Sudamericana. It is the first time that he has reached this stage of a Conmebol tournament since he lost the 1992 Super Cup against Cruzeiro, from Brazil.
Precisely, Cruzeiro will be Racing’s rival in the dispute for the title. The final will be played on November 23 at the General Pablo Rojas stadium in Asunción (Paraguay), the home of Cerro Porteño.
The double and the consecrating night of Juanfer Quintero against Corinthians
The Brazilian team was winning 0-1, with a goal from Yuri Alberto after six minutes, but then, Chilean referee Felipe González awarded a penalty in favor of Racing by the hand of Venezuelan José Andrés Martínez.
In the 36th minute, Quintero broke Hugo Souza’s goal with a strong left-footed shot to equalize the score. result that sent the semifinal to shots from the penalty spot after the 2-2 in the first leg at the Neoquimica Arena.
But there was still something missing from the Colombian. The liveliness of a ball boy allowed Maximiliano Salas to take a quick throw-in that generated a pass from Adrián Martínez to Juanfer, who did not forgive in the area: 2-1 for Racing.
Racing was already champion of the Copa Libertadores in 1967 and the Super Cup in 1988. Now it will seek its third continental title.
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