Racing Club defeated Estudiantes de Mérida, 2x1, on Wednesday, in a match relating to the Grp.A of Libertadores.
With 45 minutes already played, Héctor Fértoli had a golden opportunity on his feet to score but missed a penalty. The first half came to an end without goals.
In the 57th minute, key moment of the game, when Matías Rojas came on. After 60 minutes, Lorenzo Melgarejo opened the score for Racing Club, with a left-foot strike inside the box, laid on by Lisandro López. After 66 minutes, Henry Plazas struck for Estudiantes de Mérida, from a corner, assisted by Christian Flores. Matías Rojas netted the last goal in the closing stages of the game from a direct free kick.
In relation to forthcoming league matches, Racing Club will play at home against Flamengo.
| Racing Club | Estudiantes de Mérida | |||
| 7 | 8 | Shots | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 3 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
4 | Total Tackles | 4 | ||
3 | Tackles Won | 3 | ||
| 8 | 4 | Ball steals | 7 | 7 |
| 7 | 95 | Total Passes | 37 | 8 |
| 7 | 84 | Passes Completed | 25 | 8 |
| 8 | 1 | Saves | 3 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 3 | 7 |
| 8 | 3 | Fouls Suffered | 4 | 7 |
