Players of Uruguay's Penarol react after losing against Brazil's Botafogo in a Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg soccer match at Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Copa Libertadores, SF 1st Leg: Botafogo Thump Penarol 5-0 - In Pics
Brazil’s Botafogo beat Uruguay’s Penarol 5-0 on Wednesday to edge closer to its first Copa Libertadores final. The result makes it even more likely for another all-Brazilian final in South America’s flagship club football tournament. Venezuelan Jefferson Savarino opened the scoring in the 51st minute, gently sliding the ball to the right of goalkeeper Washington Aguerre. Four minutes later, Alexander Barboza added the second from close range, and Savarino netted his second in the 55th minute. Brazil national team striker Luiz Henrique scored the fourth goal in the 71st minute, with a lob over Aguerre. Igor Jesus, who also played for the national team in the two latest rounds of South American World Cup qualifying, scored in the 79th minute.
Copa Libertadores, SF 1st Leg: Igor Jesus of Brazil's Botafogo celebrates after scoring his side's fifth goal | Photo: AP/Bruna Prado
Igor Jesus of Brazil's Botafogo celebrates after scoring his side's fifth goal against Uruguay's Penarol during a Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg soccer match at Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Copa Libertadores, SF 1st Leg: Igor Jesus of Brazil's Botafogo celebrates after scoring his side's fifth goal | Photo: AP/Bruna Prado
Igor Jesus of Brazil's Botafogo celebrates after scoring his side's fifth goal against Uruguay's Penarol during a Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg soccer match at Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Copa Libertadores, SF 1st Leg: Luiz Henrique of Brazil's Botafogo scores his side's fourth goal | Photo: AP/Bruna Prado
Luiz Henrique of Brazil's Botafogo scores his side's fourth goal against Uruguay's Penarol during a Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg soccer match at Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Copa Libertadores, SF 1st Leg: Jefferson Savarino of Brazil's Botafogo celebrates scoring his side's third goal | Photo: AP/Bruna Prado
Jefferson Savarino of Brazil's Botafogo celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Uruguay's Penarol during a Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg soccer match at Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Copa Libertadores, SF 1st Leg: Rodrigo Perez of Uruguay's Penarol, center, fights for the ball with Bartolomeu Jacinto of Brazil's Botafogo | Photo: AP/Bruna Prado
Rodrigo Perez of Uruguay's Penarol, center, fights for the ball with Bartolomeu Jacinto of Brazil's Botafogo during a Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg soccer match at Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Copa Libertadores, SF 1st Leg: Alexander Barboza of Brazil's Botafogo, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal | Photo: AP/Bruna Prado
Alexander Barboza of Brazil's Botafogo, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal against Uruguay's Penarol during a Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg soccer match at Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Copa Libertadores, SF 1st Leg: Jefferson Savarino of Brazil's Botafogo celebrates after scoring his side's first goal | Photo: AP/Bruna Prado
Jefferson Savarino of Brazil's Botafogo celebrates after scoring his side's first goal against Uruguay's Penarol during a Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg soccer match at Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Copa Libertadores, SF 1st Leg: Gregore of Brazil's Botafogo, right, fights for the ball with Leonardo Fernandez of Uruguay's Penarol | Photo: AP/Bruna Prado
Gregore of Brazil's Botafogo, right, fights for the ball with Leonardo Fernandez of Uruguay's Penarol during a Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg soccer match at Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
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