Two games were contested on Thursday as group-stage play in the Copa Libertadores came to a conclusion.
GROUP ONE:
At Buenos Aires:
Andres D'Alessandro (8', PK-18') scored twice as River Plate locked up top spot in Group One (as well as a knockout-stage berth) with their 4-3 home victory over Trujillanos.
At La Paz, Bolivia:
Jonathan Calleri's equalizer in the 44th minute lifted Sao Paulo to a 1-1 road draw with The Strongest and a berth in the knockout stage. Ernesto Cristaldo scored in the 29th minute for the Bolivian club, who saw their stay in the tournament come to an end.
Final Group One Standings:
1. River Plate, Argentina (GP: 6; GD: +10; PTS: 11)
2. Sao Paulo (GP: 6; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
3. The Strongest (GP: 6; GD: -5; PTS: 8)
4. Trujillanos FC (GP: 6; GD: -11; PTS: 4)
River Plate of Argentina and Sao Paulo FC advanced to the knockout stage.
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