The first two matches of the playoffs for the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana were played in the Italian night. Victory for Racing Montevideo, who sealed qualification by winning 3-2 on the field of Huachipato. Important success for Rosario, who beat Internacional 1-0.
Wednesday 17th July
Huachipato – Racing Montevideo 2-3
Rosario – Internacional 1-0
Thursday, July 18
Libertad – U. Catolica
Barcelona SC – Bragantino
Valley Ind. – Boca Juniors
Friday 19th July
Palestine – Cuiaba
Cerro Porteno – Athletico-PR
LDU Quito -Always Ready
Eighths
Fortaleza / Rosario – International
Corinthians / Barcelona SC – Bragantino
Belgrano / Cerro Porteno – Athletico-PR
Racing Club / Huachipato – Racing Montevideo
Ameliano / Libertad – U. Catolica
Cruzeiro / Ind. del Valle – Boca Juniors
Ind. Medellin / Palestino – Cuiaba
Lanus / LDU Quito -Always Ready