Estudiantes de La Plata drew 1-1 against Corinthians at the Jorge Luis Hirschi stadium in the first leg of the 2026 Copa Libertadores quarter-finals. After a match filled with intensity, the series will be decided in a week in Brazil.
From the outset, Estudiantes took the lead. In the 4th minute, a corner kick from the left was headed by Guido Carrillo, whose effort was met by goalkeeper Hugo Souza. The rebound was seized by Alexis Castro, who scored to make it 1-0. With the advantage, Estudiantes controlled the game, although after the first 20 minutes, Corinthians began to regain possession. In search of a goal, Rodrigo Garro managed to enter the area, but his shot went over the crossbar.
In the second half, Corinthians managed to equalize with a play in which Garro assisted Kaio César, who entered the area alone and shot across to score the 1-1.
Towards the end of the match, Estudiantes sought victory and even came close to achieving it after a good team play in which Edwin Cetré crossed for Joaquín Correa, whose header was saved by Souza. The match ended in a draw that leaves the series open for the return leg.
The rematch between Estudiantes de La Plata and Corinthians will take place in São Paulo on Wednesday, September 16, at 21:30. The referee for the match will be Esteban Ostojich from Uruguay.
Source: www.infobae.com
