(GSM) - Brazilian giants Sao Paulo returned to winning ways in the Copa Libertadores, beating Nacional of Paraguay 0-2 in Asuncion.
Sao Paulo had lost their last match to Once Caldas and needed a win in Paraguay in order to climb back to the top half of the table.
After a goalless first half at Arsenico Erico stadium, it was Washington to put the Brazilians in the lead on 59 minutes. The 34-year-old attacker, who also scored twice against Monterrey earlier this tournament, went on to add a second in the dying minutes.
Sao Paulo climb to second place in this group with six points from three games, behind Once Caldas but ahead of Monterrey and Nacional.
0 - 1 |
59' Washington
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0 - 2 |
90' Washington
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| # | Player | Bookings |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | G. Caffa | |
| 13 | H. Miranda |
 69'
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| 15 | R. Piris | |
| R. Mazacotte | ||
| 5 | M. Miers | |
| 10 | F. Ramos | |
| 14 |
M. Melgarejo
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| 17 |
C. Ruiz Peralta
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| 6 | M. Riveros |
85'
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| 9 | O. Bordón | |
| 23 | V. Aquino | |
| # | Player | Bookings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rogério Ceni | |
| 23 |
Cicinho
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| 5 | Miranda | |
| 6 | Júnior Cesar | |
| 3 | Alex Silva | |
| 11 |
Marcelinho Paraíba
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| 20 | Richarlyson | |
| 10 | Hernanes | |
| 2 | Jean | |
| 9 | Washington |
 59'
90'
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| 25 |
Dagoberto
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28'
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| Coach: Ricardo Gomes | ||
| # | Player | Bookings |
|---|---|---|
| 3 |
for C. Ruiz Peralta 24' |
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| 18 |
for M. Melgarejo 60' |
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| 11 |
for A. Aquino 72' |
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| 8 | ||
| 16 | ||
| 2 | ||
| 1 |
| # | Player | Bookings |
|---|---|---|
| 8 |
for Marcelinho Paraíba 46' |
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| 18 |
for Cicinho 70' |
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| 12 |
for Dagoberto 83' |
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| 22 | ||
| 7 | ||
| 13 | ||
| 16 |
