Tuesday, February 03, 2015

Copa Libertadores: Qualifying Starts

Two games were played on Tuesday as the preliminary round for group-stage berths in the Copa Libertadores commenced.

At Lima, Peru:

Patricio Toranzo scored twice (76', 80') as Club Atletico Huracan demolished Alianza Lima 4-0 on the road in the opening contest of their two-game series.  The winner of this series will join Cruzeiro (Brazil), Mineros de Guyana (Venezuela), and Club Universitario (Bolivia) in Group Three.

At Morelia, Mexico:

David Depetris scored in the 36th minute, enabling Morelia to salvage a series-opening 1-1 home draw with The Strongest.  Pablo Escobar scored in the ninth minute for the Bolivian club.  The winner of this two-game series will play alongside Ecuador's Club Sport Emelec, Brazil's Internacional, and the University of Chile in Group Four.

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