Palmeiras beats Liga de Quito on penalties to reach Copa Libertadores semifinals

In Quito, Ecuador, Palmeiras of Brazil advanced to the Copa Libertadores semifinals after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Liga Universitaria de Quito. Palmeiras led 3-1 on aggregate but conceded two late goals, forcing a shootout. Goalkeeper Carlos Miguel saved two penalties to secure the win. Palmeiras will face Fluminense in the semifinals. In another match, Estudiantes de La Plata of Argentina defeated Corinthians of Brazil 1-0, advancing 2-1 on aggregate. Alexis Castro scored the winning goal in the 87th minute. Estudiantes reached the semifinals for the first time since 2009.