Copa Libertadores Review: Mineiro claim top spot, Emelec poised
Ecuador international Juan Cazares scored twice as Atletico Mineiro routed Godoy Cruz 4-1 in Group 6 action in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday.
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Atletico Mineiro secured top spot in their Copa Libertadores group, while Emelec moved a step closer to the knockout round.
Ecuador international Juan Cazares scored twice as Mineiro routed Godoy Cruz 4-1 in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday.
Top spot in Group 6 was up for grabs on matchday six in the Brazilian city, with Mineiro and Godoy Cruz already assured of a place in the last 16.
And Mineiro pipped their Argentinean visitors to the summit thanks to Cazares' first-half double, while former Brazil internationals Elias and Fred were on target at Estadio Raimundo Sampaio.
Meanwhile, Libertad drew 1-1 with Sport Boys in a clash between the two relegated sides.
Emelec overcame Medellin 2-1 in the race for second position in Group 3.
With River Plate already booking their place in the round of 16, Emelec and Medellin are vying for the remaining berth.
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And Brayan Angulo's first-half brace saw visitors Emelec move a point clear of third-placed Medellin with a game remaining.
It is still all to play for in Group 7 after leaders Nacional were held to a goalless draw by Zulia.
