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Copa Libertadores Review: Sao Paulo beats The Strongest to last 16 with draw

Sao Paulo and defending champion River Plate advanced to the last 16, where the teams will face Toluca and Independiente del Valle respectively.

A 1-1 draw was enough for Sao Paulo to progress to the round of 16 in the Copa Libertadores ahead of The Strongest.

Only a point separated second-placed Sao Paulo and The Strongest heading into Thursday's sixth and final Group 1 fixture.

And Sao Paulo beat The Strongest to a spot in the knockout stages thanks to the stalemate in La Paz, Bolivia.

The Strongest made a dream start in front of their home fans at Estadio Hernando Siles, when Paraguayan midfielder Ernesto Cristaldo headed home a 29th-minute free kick from inside the six-yard box.