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09/15 19:04 CDT Fluminense into Copa Libertadores semifinals despite 2-1 loss
at Platense
Fluminense into Copa Libertadores semifinals despite 2-1 loss at Platense
BUENOS AIRES (AP) --- Despite a 2--1 loss to Argentina's Platense on Tuesday,
Brazil's Fluminense secured a spot in the Copa Libertadores semifinals with a
3--2 aggregate victory.
First-half goals from Guido Mainero (30') and Bruno Seplveda (45') brought the
home team level at 2--2 on aggregate, before Agustn Canobbio struck in the
57th minute to score the decisive goal for the Brazilians.
Fluminense, the 2023 tournament champions, had taken control in the first leg
at the Maracana Stadium through goals from Nonato and Hulk.
This marks only the third time in Fluminense's history that they have reached
the Copa Libertadores semifinals, following previous runs in 2008 and three
years ago.
The defeat ends a fairytale campaign for surprise Platense, who came
agonizingly close to reaching the semifinals for the first time.
Fluminense will face the winner of Wednesday's quarterfinal between Liga
Deportiva de Quito and Palmeiras. In other action, Corinthians and Estudiantes
will settle their 1--1 tie on Wednesday, before defending champions Flamengo
take on Independiente del Valle on Thursday.
The Copa Libertadores final takes place on Nov. 28 at the Centenario Stadium in
Montevideo, Uruguay.
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