Rivadavia clinches Libertadores knockout spot-Xinhua

Rivadavia clinches Libertadores knockout spot

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2026-05-07 15:26:30

BUENOS AIRES, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Independiente Rivadavia secured a place in the Copa Libertadores round of 16 on Wednesday after a 1-1 home draw with Fluminense.

Alex Arce put the hosts ahead with a 66th-minute header before John Kennedy equalized with a long-range strike in stoppage time.

Rivadavia now has 10 points from four games and is five points clear of second-placed Bolivar with two group matches remaining.

In Bogota, Gustavo Henrique struck late as Corinthians salvaged a 1-1 draw at Santa Fe.

Hugo Rodallega opened the scoring with a clinical finish just before the hour, but Henrique headed in a stoppage-time equalizer.

In other Copa Libertadores fixtures on Wednesday, Deportes Tolima won 3-0 at home to Nacional Montevideo, Universidad Catolica was held to a goalless home draw by Cruzeiro, Estudiantes drew 1-1 at Cusco and Deportivo La Guaira drew 1-1 at home to Bolivar.