Libertad

Peñarol Uruguayan giants Penarol are on the verge of qualifying for the Copa Sudamericana second round defeating Wilstermann 2-0 in the first leg.

Thiago Martins and Miguel Borja inspired Palmeiras to a 2-0 victory over Alianza Lima as the in-form Brazilian side won again.

Former Benfica striker Oscar Cardozo was the hero, his 90th-minute free-kick preserving Libertad's 100 per cent record in Group Three.

Libertad Division Profesional leaders Libertad preserved their unbeaten status with a narrow 1-0 win over Nacional Asuncion on Monday.

Gerardo Martino The Argentine Football Association have confirmed the appointment of Gerardo Martino as the country's new coach.

Nacional Asunción Cerro Porteno continued their unbeaten start to the Paraguay Division Profesional with a 2-1 win at Sportivo Luqueno.

Felipe Melo de Carvalho Tensions boiled over between Penarol and Palmeiras and both sets of fans in Montevideo.

Olimpia There were goals galore in the Paraguay Division Profesional on the weekend, with six matches producing 22 strikes.

Nacional Asunción Nacional Asuncion defeated Cerro Porteno 1-0 to jump into second in the Paraguay Division Profesional, as Libertad won again.

Guarani Guarani and Libertad joined Paraguayan Division Profesional leaders Olimpia on seven points, after wins on matchday three.