Atletico Mineiro into Libertadores semis

By foxsports
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Atletico Mineiro goalkeeper Victor saved a penalty three minutes into stoppage time to preserve a 1-1 draw against Tijuana which advanced the Brazilian club to the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores.

Atletico Mineiro advanced on away goals, as the first leg in Mexico ended in a 2-2 draw.

Tijuana striker Duvier Riascos opened the scoring in the 26th minute but Brazil defender Rever equalized for the home side in the 40th after a free kick taken by Ronaldinho.

Victor said ''it's incredible to be able to help my team like this.''

Atletico's opponent in the semifinals will be Argentina's Newell's Old Boys, which eliminated six-time champion Boca Juniors on Wednesday. Santa Fe of Colombia faces Olimpia of Paraguay in the other semifinal.