Potosi Look to Defend Their Home Ground Against Cruzeiro.
By: Mauro | April 16th, 2008Bamin Real Potosi vs. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube (Estadio Real Potosi, Potosi, Bolivia)
No TV.
Marcelo Martins Moreno is the leading goalscorer of the competition (with 6) and he’ll lead Cruzeiro out in Real Potosi Stadium at 3,976 meters above sea level. The altitude hasn’t been a major factor in most matches where it could have been. Cruzeiro have the chance to be among the best performing sides in the group stage with the possibility of earning 14 points in this round. Cúcuta is another side with the opportunity to earn 14 points when they face Santos FC later tonight as well. Cruzeiro look to be quite the contender for the title. We’ll see if that’s true in the knockout stages where the competition will be stiffer and more will be on the line.
Potosi has been an also ran here which is no surprise since it is only their third time participating in the Libertadores. Potosi have dropped some points at home and lost all three of their away matches, registering only one win, which was at home against Caracas FC.
Bottom Line: Cruzeiro should win this match even at this altitude, Potosi have been no competition when away but at home have put up more of a fight. My pick: 2-1 to Cruzeiro.
Check the CONMEBOL website for updated standings, results and upcoming matches.
Category: Tournament News
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