Medellin, Colombia — Independiente Medellín claimed a hard-fought CONMEBOL Libertadores victory at Atanasio Girardot, coming from level to defeat Juventud de Las Piedras with a late winner from Francisco Fydriszewski.
Hayen Palacios gave the home side an early advantage, striking in the 14th minute to put Medellín in front. Juventud responded quickly, with Federico Barrandeguy equalizing in the 25th minute to level proceedings and silence the home crowd.
The match remained tight through the second half until Fydriszewski broke the deadlock in the 82nd minute, restoring Medellín's lead and ultimately sealing the result in favor of the Colombian outfit.
GOALS:- 14' Hayen Palacios - Independiente Medellín- 25' Federico Barrandeguy - Juventud de Las Piedras- 82' Francisco Fydriszewski - Independiente Medellín
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Independiente Medellín: Francisco Fydriszewski - match-winning goal in the 82nd minute- Juventud de Las Piedras: Federico Barrandeguy - equalizing goal kept Juventud level through much of the contest
KEY STAT: Independiente Medellín scored the decisive goal in the final ten minutes, converting their late opportunity to secure all three points in Libertadores group play.