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Copa Libertadores Wrap: Cruzeiro go through

Goals from Willian and Leo saw Cruzeiro come up trumps in the top-of-the-table clash at Estadio Governador Magalhaes Pinto in Belo Horizonte.

Willian opened the scoring for the Brazilian hosts in the 38th minute after finding himself unmarked at the back post as he controlled the ball and unleashed a powerful half-volley past goalkeeper Raul Olivares.

Universitario's loss presented Huracan with an opportunity to make it out of the group, having only been two points adrift heading into the sixth and final matchday fixture, but the Argentine outfit were swept aside 3-0 by lowly Mineros de Guayana in Venezuela.

Valoyes made the breakthrough just 10 minutes into the clash after nodding home Louis Pena's chipped cross at Centro Total de Entretenimiento Cachamay.

Rafael Acosta completed the scoring in the 65th minute, much to the joy of Bolivia's Universitario.

In Group Seven, Colombia's Atletico Nacional and Estudiantes of Argentina both secured knockout-round berths following their respective wins.

Tuesday's comprehensive victory allowed Atletico to top the group, while Libertad dropped out of the two qualification spots, two points adrift of Estudiantes, who accounted for Barcelona 2-0 away from home.