Wednesday, February 04, 2015

Copa Libertadores: Easy Series-Opening Win For Corinthians

Two games on Wednesday as the preliminary round for Copa Libertadores group-stage berths continued.

At Sao Paulo, Brazil:

Emerson Sheik (1'), Felipe (55'), Elias Mendes Trindale (70'), and Fagner Conserva Lemos (79') each produced a goal as Corinthians demolished visiting Once Caldas (Colombia) 4-0 in the opening match of their two-game series, the winner of which will play in Group Two alongside defending champions San Lorenzo (Argentina), Sao Paulo FC (Brazil), and Danubio FC (Uruguay).

At San Cristobal, Venezuela:

Carlos Javier Lopez (12') and Jorge Rojas (19') delivered the scoring as Deportivo Tachira held off visiting Cerro Porteno from Paraguay in the opening contest of their two-match series.  The winner of this series will play in Group Eight alongside Sporting Cristal (Peru), Racing Club de Avellaneda (Argentina), and Club Guarani (Paraguay).

No comments: