Libertad triumphed over The Strongest, 4x1, on Thursday, relating to matchweek 6 of Libertadores. To this matchday, Asunción's team came from two defeats, and La Paz's team came from a draw. William Mendieta was on fire.
Lorenzo Melgarejo opened the score with 25 minutes on the clock. With this goal, Lorenzo Melgarejo reached the landmark of twenty goals this season. After 41 minutes, Luciano Ursino struck for The Strongest, assisted by Enrique Triverio.
After 55 minutes, William Mendieta struck the second goal for Libertad, from the penalty spot. in the 66th minute, Christian Díaz's team saw Juan Pablo Aponte get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. After 70 minutes, Roque Santa Cruz doubled the lead for Daniel Garnero's team. It was his 10th goal of the season. in the final minutes of the game, William Mendieta scored the last goal of the match, laid on by Iván Franco .
After the result Libertad are 1st in the table, with 10 points, while The Strongest sit 3rd place, with 6 points.
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Lorenzo Melgarejo 25' William Mendieta 55' (pen.) 90' | Luciano Ursino 41' Adrián Jusino 71' (o.g.) |