Juan Aurich qualify for group phase in Copa Libertadores

February 4, 2010

Peruvian team Juan Aurich secured a berth in the group phase of the Copa Libertadores thanks to a 4-1 aggregate victory over Estudiantes Tecos in the qualifying round.

Juan Aurich had already won their home match 2-0 and went on to win the second leg as well.

On an extremely wet pitch at Zapopan’s Tres de Marzo stadium, the Peruvian visitors took the lead after 44 minutes through Panamanian striker Luis Tejada.

And the guests removed any doubt in the 74th minute when Colombian Roberto Ciciliano made it 2-0. Both Ciciliano and Tejada joined Juan Aurich from Colombia’s Millonarios during the January transfer window.

Tecos, with a numeric advantage due to Willy Rivas’ red card in the 66th minute, pulled one back through Fredy Bareiro in minute 76 but the goal was to no avail.

Juan Aurich advance to Group 3, where they will meet with Estudiantes of Argentina, Bolivar of Bolivia and Alianza Lima of Peru.

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Barcelona defender Milito back in action

November 19, 2009

Argentine defender Gabriel Milito returned to action after an 18-month injury lay-off on Wednesday as Barcelona defeated Bolivar CF of Bolivia 4-1 in a friendly match.

“It’s a very special day for me,” said the 29-year-old Milito, who suffered knee ligament damage in the Champions League semi-final defeat to Manchester United in 2008.

MADRID (AFP)