Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Copa Libertadores: Bolivar Top Santos In Series Opener; Goose Eggs In Porto Alegre

The knockout stage of the Copa Libertadores got underway on Wednesday with the opening contest of each of two two-game series.


At La Paz, Bolivia:


Jhasmany Campos scored the winning goal in the 74th minute as Club Bolivar defeated defending champions Santos 2-1 in the opening contest of their two-match series.


At Porto Alegre, Brazil:


In the opening match of an all-Brazilian Round of 16 two-game series, Fluminense held home-standing Internacional to a 0-0 stalemate.  The hosts' Jesus Datolo failed on his penalty kick attempt in the 57th minute.

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