Thursday, May 19, 2016

Copa Libertadores: Boca, Atletico Nacional Advance To Semifinals

Two games were played on Thursday as the quarterfinal round of the Copa Libertadores continued.

At Buenos Aires:

After a 1-1 draw following regulation in game two (and with the aggregate score at 2-2) , with overtime dispensed with, Carlos Tevez, Daniel Diaz, Frank Fabra, and Federico Carrizo each converted a spot kick as Boca Juniors defeated visiting Club Nacional of Uruguay 4-3 in the penalty-kick shootout and advanced to the semifinal round.

At Medellin, Colombia:

MacNelly Torres (45'+2), Alejandro Guerra (50'), and Orlando Berrio (90'+5) each scored a goal as Atletico Nacional overcame their 1-0 game-one road defeat with a 3-1 game-two home victory over Rosario Central and ousted the Argentinian club 3-2 on aggregate.

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