Wednesday, February 16, 2011

America Beats Nacional 2-0 in Libertadores

Vicente Sanchez and Matias Vuoso scored early in each half of America's Mexican club had a 2-0 win against Nacional of Uruguay, on Tuesday at the stage of the Copa Libertadores group.

Sanchez came to the post back to score in the fourth minute of Miguel Layun Vuoso and low cross hit the second from the edge of the area in the 49th to give the victory to Azteca America.

"It is important to the house to get the three points. I am happy with the result and happy for my teammates put in a great effort, "said Vuoso.

In other installations of the opening Tuesday, Libertad of Paraguay might be a Mexican Club San Luis 2-1 and Velez Sarsfield in Argentina and won 3-0 against Venezuela in Caracas. Santos, Brazil were held scoreless withdrawal from Deportivo Tachira in Venezuela, but Colombia Deportes Tolima won 1-0 against Club Paraguay Guarani.

Copa Libertadores is the top club competition in Latin America.

After six qualifying matches, the other 32 clubs divided into eight groups of four. The top two from each group qualify for the last 16 years, with the finals scheduled for June

The winner of the Copa Libertadores, winning a place in the Club World Cup to be held in Japan in December compared to other continental champions.