Santos 1-0 Velez Sarsfield (1-1 agg, 4-2 on penalties): Peixe battle on to semi-finals after shootout drama

Santos finally overcame Velez Sarsfield by way of a 4-2 penalty shootout victory, having dragged themselves back into the game in the dying minutes. Hector Canteros and Emiliano Papa had the agony of missing from the spot to put the Argentines under pressure, and victory was confirmed by Peixe legend Leo who stroked home to the delight of Vila…

Velez Sarsfield 1-1 Atletico Nacional: Fernandez on target as Argentines ensure Copa Libertadores progression

A 1-1 draw with Atletico Nacional was enough for Velez Sarsfield to ensure progression from the last 16 of the Copa Libertadores in Liniers.

The hosts extended their one-goal aggregate lead when Augusto Fernandez netted early in the second half. They then survived a late scare after Luis Mosquera equalised with a stunning free kick, but it was too little…