Vasco da Gama and Olimpia played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their CONMEBOL Sudamericana Round of 16 tie. Vasco dominated from start to finish but could not convert their overwhelming superiority into a goal.
Vasco carved out chance after chance, racking up 11 corner kicks and 5 big chances, all missed. Olimpia goalkeeper made seven saves to deny the home side, who had 2.17 expected goals to Olimpia's 0.05. Bookings went to Fernando Cardozo, Thiago Mendes, Johan Rojas and Franco Alfonso.
Vasco's 75% possession and 546 accurate passes underlined their control, but the only numbers that matter are the zeros. Olimpia, with just two shots and none on target, will take the draw back home. The tie remains in the balance.
