Thursday, April 16, 2009

Group stage action in the Copa Libertadores continued Thursday.

Group Two:

At San Cristobal, Venezuela:

Yhonatan Del Valle (68') and Marlon Fernandez (75') each provided a tally as Deportivo Tachira came from behind to defeat visiting Guarani 2-1 and eliminate the Paraguayan club from contention for a knockout stage berth.

Group Four:

At Cali, Colombia:

Defensor Sporting held hosts America de Cali to a 0-0 draw, eliminating them from knockout stage contention while keeping their own advancement hopes alive.

GROUP FOUR STANDINGS:

1. Sao Paolo* (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 10)
2. Independiente Medellin (GP: 5; GD: +1; PTS: 7)
3. Defensor Sporting (GP: 5; GD: -1; PTS: 5)
4. America de Cali# (GP: 5; GD: -3; PTS: 3)

*Advanced to the knockout stage
#Eliminated from contention for a knockout stage berth

Group Seven:

At Tunja, Colombia:

Boyaca Chico moved into second place in Group Seven with a 2-1 home win over eliminated Aurora. Miguel Caneo (PK-48') and Marcos Perez (69') provided the scoring for the hosts.

GROUP SEVEN STANDINGS:

1. Gremio** (GP: 5; GD: +7; PTS: 13)
2. Boyaca Chico FC (GP: 5; GD: +3; PTS: 9)
3. Universidad de Chile (GP: 5; GD: +1; PTS: 7)
4. Club Aurora# (GP: 5; GD: -1; PTS: 11)

**Won Group Seven and advanced to the knockout stage
#Eliminated from contention for a knockout stage berth

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