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    Aliendro, Borja Send River Plate Into Copa Libertadores Last 16

    Aliendro put the hosts ahead by rifling a long-range effort into the bottom right corner and Colombian striker Borja doubled the lead with a 90th-minute tap-in on Tuesday.

    Aliendro, Borja Send River Plate Into Copa Libertadores Last 16
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    BUENOS AIRES : Buenos Aires' Rodrigo Aliendro and Miguel Borja scored either side of halftime as River Plate eased into the Copa Libertadores last 16 with a 2-0 home win over The Strongest.

    Aliendro put the hosts ahead by rifling a long-range effort into the bottom right corner and Colombian striker Borja doubled the lead with a 90th-minute tap-in on Tuesday.

    The result at the Monumental stadium left River second in Group D with 10 points from six games, behind Brazil's Fluminense on goal difference. The Strongest finished fourth with six points, a Xinhua report said.

    Meanwhile, Vitor Roque netted two second-half goals as Athletico Paranaense cruised to a 3-0 home victory over Alianza Lima.

    Vitor Bueno was also on the scoresheet for the Brazilian side, who secured the Group G leadership with 13 points, three points ahead of Atletico Mineiro.

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