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S.America Round-up: Uruguay hit by more violence

Colombia also suffered as Atletico Nacional fans fought among themselves during the derby with Independiente Medellin.

URUGUAY

Defensor Sporting's 1-0 win over Penarol ended in ugly scenes when supporters of the losing side attacked rival fans.

The 2008/09 championship has already been suspended three times, once because of crowd trouble, once over security fears at a Penarol match and once by a players' strike.

Rodrigo Mora scored the only goal to keep Defensor top of the 2008/09 championship's second stage.

Stalemates prevailed during the weekend's round of derby matches.

Universitario beat arch-rivals Alianza Lima 1-0 in their derby when John Galliquio headed in Nolberto Solano's free kick in the 52nd minute.

Solano's team are unbeaten in six games and one point behind surprise package Juan Aurich, who stayed top of the championship's first stage with a 3-2 win at home to Alianza Atletico.