Palmeiras are through to the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores after holding Universitario to a goalless draw at the Allianz Parque in São Paulo, www.naijnaira.com reports.
beIN Sports noted that despite the scoreless outcome, Palmeiras had already done the heavy lifting in Lima with their 4-0 first-leg victory.
Universitario, however, refused to wave the white flag and pressed the Brazilian champions hard from the start.
Cristopher Gonzales Concha thought he had given his side an early lead, but the goal was disallowed after VAR flagged an offside against Pérez Guedes.
Weverton was forced into several key saves as the Peruvians looked to create a dramatic upset on Brazilian soil.
Palmeiras, on the other hand, looked flat in the opening half, with Allan’s header against the bar their only real chance before the break.
Coach Abel Ferreira introduced Lucas Evangelista in the second half, giving Palmeiras more control in midfield.
Even then, Jairo Vélez found gaps in the defense and nearly stunned the hosts late on.
Weverton denied Valera in the dying moments, ensuring Palmeiras advanced to face either River Plate or Libertad.
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