Paolo Guerrero shone for LDU Quito in the first leg semi-final of the Copa Sudamericana and managed to break their goal drought. With his brace, the Peruvian striker demonstrated his hierarchy and led to a 3-0 win over Defensa y Justicia. At the end of the game, the “Depreado” was happy with the result and is already thinking about what revenge will look like.
“We played a great game. We are satisfied with the result. A win is always nice, especially in a South American Cup and in crucial games. Let’s keep working, with our feet on the ground, because it ends in Argentina,” he said at the end-of-game press conference. Game.
Also when asked about his negative streak in the Ecuadorian team (he had only scored one goal since his signing), the 39-year-old footballer made it clear that the main goal was the victory of the institution.
“I tried to stay calm. Sometimes I’m very worried about it, but I tried to stay calm because I knew (the goal) was coming. But for me the fundamental thing is that the club wins. Since then.” When I arrived here, I said, “I don’t promise goals, but sacrifice them and give them joy,” he concluded.
How many goals does Paolo Guerrero have in the LDU?
Since arriving in the Albo team in July 2023, Paolo Guerrero has scored three goals (all for the Copa Sudamericana).
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When will the second leg between LDU Quito and… take place? Defense and justice?
The rematch between LDU vs. Defense and Justice is next Wednesday, October 4th at the Ciudad de Lanús Stadium.