Paolo Guerrero was saved from red after a hard tackle

Paolo Guerrero was saved from red after a hard tackle on an IDV player in the final in Ecuador

The striker of the Peruvian team was already warned at the start of the first LigaPro 2023 final.

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Paolo Guerrero faces a tough game against LDU Quito in the first LigaPro 2023 final. Right at the start of the game, the Peruvian striker received a yellow card for slapping Anthony Landazuri; As if that wasn't enough, the “Predator” was about to be sent off shortly before the end of the first half after a serious foul.

In the images, the Peruvian footballer can be seen hitting Chilean defender Matías Fernández, leaving him lying on the pitch.

It should be noted that the 39-year-old shooter is one of the figures of the white team. Although his team suffered from Independiente del Valle's attacks, the 39-year-old attacker had a clear chance to open the scoring; However, the judge overturned the decision due to offside.

How many goals does Paolo Guerrero have in the LDU?

Since his arrival in the middle of the year, Paolo Guerrero played 18 games between the Ecuadorian LigaPro and the Copa Sudamericana, in which he scored 8 goals and provided 1 assist.

Will Paolo Guerrero continue at LDU Quito?

Faced with rumors of a possible departure, the president of the institution, Nadie Paz, came forward and emphasized that his intention was to strengthen the bond with the bicolor striker.

“We have already started discussions with Paolo Guerrero and they are on the right track. We are sure we will keep the team,” the manager told an Ecuadorian radio station.

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