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Copa Libertadores Review: Independiente del Valle reach group stage

Independiente del Valle booked their spot in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores despite a 2-1 loss to Guarani.

The Ecuadorian outfit travelled to Guarani with a 1-0 lead from last week's first leg and were on track to progress with Thursday's contest scoreless at half-time.

But a 62nd-minute effort from Guarani's Marcelo Palau levelled the tie on aggregate, leaving Independiente's progression in doubt.

Rodrigo Lopez score five minutes later for Guarani, who moved 2-1 ahead on the night, but Angulo's goal proved the difference with the scores locked at 2-2.