NewzBrazilian football club Palmeiras advanced to the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday after defeating Liga Deportiva Universitaria in a penalty shootout in Quito. Despite losing the match 3-2 to the Ecuadorian side, Palmeiras secured a 4-3 victory on penalties following the aggregate tie.
With this hard-fought result, Palmeiras secures its place in the next stage of the international tournament. In the semifinals, the Brazilian team is set to face fellow domestic competitors Fluminense.
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