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Three Matches Concluded the 'First Leg' of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16

The first 'round' of the Copa Libertadores de América's round of 16 has ended. This Thursday (14th), three matches stirred the day in the continent's main competition. At Engenhão, Botafogo managed only a 1-0 win against LDU (EQU) and will have to decide the spot at the altitude of Quito. Meanwhile, Palmeiras excelled and dominated away from home, paving their way to the quarterfinals.

WHAT WERE TODAY'S MATCH RESULTS?

LIBERTADORES

Botafogo 1×0 LDU (EQU) Universitario (PER) 0x4 Palmeiras Libertad (PAR) 0x0 River Plate (ARG)

SUL-AMERICANA

Atlético-MG 2×1 Godoy Cruz (ARG) Central Córdoba (ARG) 1×0 Lanus (ARG)

In Rio de Janeiro, the start of the match hinted at a rout. After all, with just 13 seconds, Artur opened the scoring against LDU. However, the match became balanced, and the visiting team created good chances, stopped by goalkeeper John. With the narrow 1-0, the Carioca team will play for a draw next Thursday (21st) at the altitude of Quito.

While Botafogo will face a drama next week in the Libertadores, Palmeiras will 'stroll'. This is because, playing in Peru, Abel Ferreira's team won 4-0 and is practically qualified. The goals of the match were scored by Gustavo Gómez, Vitor Roque, and two by Flaco López. The return match will be on Thursday (21st) at Allianz Parque.

Palmeiras, virtually qualified, will face in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores the winner of Libertad and River Plate. This Thursday (14th), a 0-0 draw in Paraguay. So, whoever wins in Buenos Aires, at the Estadio Monumental de Nuñez, in Argentina, advances in the Libertadores.

WHICH FLAMENGO YOUTH SHONE IN THE SUL-AMERICANA?

Additionally, two matches also took place in the Sul-Americana, and a former Flamengo player shone. At Arena MRV, Atlético-MG defeated Godoy Cruz 2-1, coming from behind. The winning goal came after an assist from Flamengo youth product Reinier to Hulk. Finally, Central Córdoba, who faced Mengão in the Libertadores, defeated Lanus 1-0. The return matches for both confrontations will also be on Thursday (14th).

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