Central Córdoba loses 3-0 to Liga de Quito and bids farewell to Libertadores

Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero lost 3-0 to Liga de Quito in Ecuador and was eliminated from the Copa Libertadores in their first participation. The Ferroviario finished with the same number of points as their rival and Flamengo, but finished third in Group C due to goal difference.

What happened in the match?

Central Córdoba did not deserve to lose by that margin, although the locals were lethal in each concrete chance they had. Each Ecuadorian goal was a blow to the aspirations of the Argentine team.

Why is it important for Central Córdoba?

The Santiagueño team approached in the beginning and had chances to convert, but the Ecuadorians were effective and in the first clear arrival they had at 15 minutes they scored through Alexander Alvarado's header.

What's next for Central Córdoba?

Central Córdoba will play in the Sudamericana repechage and will know their rival on Monday in the draw made by Conmebol. In these matches, the teams that finished third in their groups in the Copa Libertadores will face the second-placed teams in each zone of the other international tournament.