LDU advanced to the quarter-finals of the CONMEBOL Libertadores by beating Mirassol 5-4 on penalties after a goalless 90 minutes. Neither side could find a way through in a tense Round of 16 tie, leaving the tie to be settled from the spot, where LDU held their nerve.
There were no goals in a match that saw yellow cards for Denilson, Ricardo Adé, Chico and André Luis across the 90 minutes. LDU enjoyed the greater share of possession but Mirassol were a constant threat on the counter, and the shootout proved the decisive moment after the sides could not be separated.
The underlying numbers highlight how tight it was: LDU had 63% possession and 398 accurate passes, while Mirassol fired 16 shots to LDU's 11 and had three on target to two. LDU created two big chances but missed both, and neither side was able to convert their openings.
