Botafogo, Atletico Mineiro reach Copa Libertadores semifinals

SAO PAULO, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Matheus Martins converted the decisive spot-kick as Botafogo advanced to the Copa Libertadores semifinals on Wednesday by defeating Brazilian rivals Sao Paulo on penalties.

After a goalless draw in the first leg of the quarterfinal in Rio de Janeiro, Botafogo went ahead in the 15th minute at Morumbi stadium when Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada headed home from close range.

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