Paul Guerrero keeps scoring goals in Argentina. The historic Peruvian striker scored his first goal in the 2023 Copa Libertadores with Racing on Wednesday, April 5 in the match against Ñublense on the opening day of continental competition. ‘The robber’ In the 54th minute he received a pass, picked up two opponents and defined with his left foot to score the second goal for “La Academia” and seal the victory for his team. After that superb goal, the Peru team’s top scorer spoke at a press conference with his coach Fernando Gago and indicated that he was cool about the goalkeeper.
“In goal I was cool headed, I was calm and when I saw the goalkeeper coming out of the arch the first thing I did was define. Before that I had a first opportunity but he pinched me quickly and I did missed, but.” I couldn’t miss the second time, so I’m happy for the goal,” said Guerrero.
Moreover, the former Flamengo player recalled when he played with the Peru team in this stadium and stated that he had already shot at the goal where he scored in that game.
“I know this stadium. In the Copa America, we played Paraguay at the Stadion Municipal de Concepción and I scored in the same goal. I’ll take that goal (it’s blessed) with me,” said the 38-year-old. old joked. Guerrero had not scored for the Libertadores since 2020 when he played for Inter de Porto Alegre. With that goal, ‘El Predador’ scored 18 goals in this continental competition.
Racing’s next game in the Argentine league
Paolo Guerrero’s team plays against Gimnasia this Saturday, April 8th from 16:00 (Peruvian time). The academy will visit the Juan Carmelo Zerillo Stadium to play the 10th date of the Argentine professional league.