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Defending champions Atletico Nacional out of Copa Libertadores

Defending champions Atletico Nacional out of Copa LibertadoresRio de Janeiro, May 19 (IANS) Defending champions Atletico Nacional of Colombia were eliminated from the Copa Libertadores after a 1-0 defeat to Brazil's Botafogo at Rio's Olympic stadium here.

Rodrigo Pimpao on Thursday struck in the 51st minute after a defence-splitting pass from Rodrigo Lindoso and the hosts defended resolutely thereafter to secure their third win from five matches, reports Xinhua news agency.

Botafogo are now guaranteed a place in the knockout phase while the Medellin-based outfit can now focus on domestic honours, having taken just three points from five matches in the continental tournament.

 

In Thursday's other Group A match, Argentina's Estudiantes de la Plata beat group leaders Barcelona de Guayaquil of Ecuador 3-0, with Facundo Sanchez scoring a brace.

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Defending champions Atletico Nacional out of Copa Libertadores

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