Memphis suffers dramatic moment in extremis in the Copa Libertadores
- On Thursday, Estudiantes de La Plata defeated Corinthians 1-0, advancing to the Copa Libertadores semifinals for the first time in 17 years after Alexis Castro scored an 87th-minute volley.
- Former Manchester United player Memphis Depay missed a penalty in the 90th minute, ending Corinthians' Copa Libertadores campaign as the Brazilian club remained winless in their last six matches.
- In the 101st minute, the referee awarded a handball penalty, but Memphis smashed the ball high over the bar, sealing the result as Estudiantes celebrated their advancement at full-time.
- Defending champion Flamengo and Independiente del Valle will play on Thursday to determine Estudiantes' next opponent in the Copa Libertadores semifinals.
- Palmeiras reached the semifinals for the sixth time in the last seven years after goalkeeper Carlos Miguel made two saves during a penalty shootout against Liga de Quito on Wednesday.
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Memphis Depay is facing a mass storm of rage in Cornthian's, after a difficult continental night, which triggered massive criticism and put the Dutch assailant under increasing pressure.
The Argentine club surpassed Corinthians in São Paulo, while Fluminense and Palmeiras completed their pass in dramatic definitions against Platense and Liga de Quito.
The Netherlands' all-time top scorer misses a penalty deep in injury time against Estudiantes, thereby taking responsibility for Corinthians' elimination from the Copa Libertadores.
Algemeen Dagblad
Memphis Depay endured a painful evening at his club Corinthians on Wednesday night into Thursday morning. In the Copa Libertadores quarter-final, he missed a penalty in the absolute final moments, meaning the quarter-final is the end of the road for Depay and his teammates.
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