Penarol eliminate Flamengo to reach Copa Libertadores semifinals

MONTEVIDEO, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Uruguay's Penarol advanced to the Copa Libertadores semifinals on Thursday following a goalless home draw with Brazilian giants Flamengo.

Five-time champions Penarol won the first leg in Rio de Janeiro 1-0 and were content to defend with a low defensive line to preserve their quarterfinal lead at Estadio Campeon del Siglo.

The strategy paid off as Flamengo managed only two