Thursday, 30 August 2018

Gremio edge through as Santos exit Copa Libertadores in disgrace

Defending champions Gremio of Brazil were just two minutes away from failing to make the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Two minutes into stoppage time they were being held 1-1 by Estudiantes of Argentina -- having lost the away leg 2-1 -- and needed a goal to force penalties. It was looking like the end of the line for coach Renato Portaluppi's side. In the domestic Brazilian league they are down in fifth place, harming their chances by fielding reserve sides and saving their best players...

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