The absence of the Matador Cavani proved to be heavier than expected. Boca Juniors bid farewell to the Copa Sudamericana, eliminated by Cruzeiro on penalties. Libertad and Athletico Paranaense also advance to the quarterfinals. Here is the full schedule:
Tuesday 20th August
Racing Club – Huachipato 6-1
Corinthians – Bragantino 1-2 (6-6 dcr)
Wednesday 21st August
Fortress – Rosario 3-1
Ind. Medellin – Palestine 4-0
Lanusei – LDU Quito 3-1
Thursday, August 22nd
Amelian – Freedom 0-1
Belgrano – Athletico PR 0-2
Cruzeiro – Boca Juniors 2-1 (7-5 on penalties)
The results of the first leg matches
Tuesday 13th August
Huachipato – Racing 0-2
Bragantino – Corinthians 1-2
Wednesday, August 14th
Rosario – Fortuna 1-1
LDU Quito – Lanus 1-2
Palestino – Ind. Medellin 2-2
Thursday, August 15th
Athletico PR – Belgrano 2-1
Libertad – Amelia 1-1
Boca Juniors – Cruzeiro 1-0
Quarter-finals
Fortuna – Corinthians
Athletico PR – Racing Club
Freedom – Cruzeiro
Lanus – Ind. Medellin