Atletico Paranaense, Penarol coast to victory in Copa Libertadores

Source: Xinhua| 2019-03-15 11:00:45|Editor: Li Xia
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CURITIBA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's Atletico Paranaense scored two goals either side of halftime to beat Bolivian side Jorge Wilstermann 4-0 in their Copa Libertadores group match here on Thursday.

Marco Ruben and Tomas Andrade netted first-half goals before Renan Lodi and Bruno Guimaraes also hit the target after the interval.

The result left Atletico Paranaense second in Group G with three points from two matches, a point behind leaders Boca Juniors.

Uruguay's Penarol also secured a 4-0 home victory over Bolivian outfit CD San Jose on Thursday.

Lucas Viatri bagged a brace for the hosts with Cristian Lema and Agustin Canobbio adding their names to the scoresheet at Estadio Campeon del Siglo in Montevideo.

Penarol moved to second in Group D with one win and a defeat, three points behind leaders Flamengo.

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