The day came. This Tuesday, July 18, Universitario vs. Corinthians will play the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana 2023 playoffs. In the first leg, the Creams lost by the smallest margin (1-0), forcing them to win at home if they want to stay alive in the Copa Sudamericana Conmebol tournament. A two-goal win would see them through to the last 16, but what if the game ended the way it did in Brazil?
What are the tiebreaker criteria in the Copa Sudamericana playoffs?
In case that Universitario wins 1-0 against Corinthians in the Monumental the total score would end 1:1, ie it would be a tie in the series. Given this situation, the regulation of South American Cup 2023 notes that from the playoffs through the semifinals, the following tie-break criteria will be used:
- Better goal difference.
- In the event of a tie, penalties will be applied until a winner is determined.
This way there will be no overtime in these finals, leaving Universitario and Corinthians to determine qualification through penalties. Only the final will be extended by 30 minutes.
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What time do they play Universitario vs. Corinthians?
The matchUniversitario vs. Corinthiansfor the Copa Sudamericana will be played at 19:30 (Peruvian time) in the Monumental Stadium.
Which station broadcasts the Universitario vs. Corinthians?
The channel that broadcasts thisUniversitario vs. CorinthiansFor all of South America it will be ESPN and Star Plus.