Fluminense Draws with Independiente Rivadavia in Copa Libertadores
Listen to the story
Independiente Rivadavia from Argentina played Fluminense from Brazil in football.
The match was the second leg of the round of 16 stage.
This stage is part of the Copa Libertadores, South America's top club tournament.
Fluminense played poorly again in this important match.
Their performance has been a problem in recent games.
The match finished as a draw, meaning neither team won.
This result now makes things more difficult for Fluminense.
They need a better result to move to the next stage.
The next stage of the tournament is the quarter-finals.
Copa Libertadores matches often use a two-legged format.
This means two teams play each other twice.
The team with the better total score moves on.
This draw against Rivadavia was the second of the two games.
Fans and experts are worried about Fluminense's recent form.
The team will need to improve quickly.
Many fans hope the team can fix its problems soon.
The Copa Libertadores is very important to Brazilian and Argentine clubs.
Both countries have strong football traditions in this competition.
Vocabulary6 words
- round of 16
- the stage in a tournament when 16 teams remain
- Copa Libertadores
- the main football tournament for South American club teams
- tournament
- a competition with several matches to find one winner
- draw
- a match that ends with an equal score for both teams
- quarter-finals
- the stage that comes right after the round of 16
- two-legged
- a format where two teams play each other twice
Quiz
Answer key
1. The Copa Libertadores 2. The two teams drew 3. False
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Independiente Rivadavia from Argentina played _____ from Brazil in football.
The match was the second leg of the round of _____ stage.
This stage is part of the Copa _____, South America's top club tournament.
Fluminense played _____ again in this important match.
The match finished as a _____, meaning neither team won.
This result now makes things more _____ for Fluminense.
The next stage of the tournament is the _____.
Copa Libertadores matches often use a _____ format.
The team with the better total _____ moves on.
Fans and experts are worried about Fluminense's recent _____.
More Sports stories
Next story · Medium
Hannah Waddingham's Role Before Ted Lasso: A Game of Thrones Villain