Fluminense wins away in Copa Sudamericana semis

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ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) -- A solo goal from striker Fred gave Fluminense of Brazil a 1-0 win against host Cerro Porteno in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinals on Wednesday.

River Plate of Uruguay hosts Liga de Quito of Ecuador on Thursday in the other semifinal.

Fluminense dominated the early exchanges against Cerro Porteno, but home goalkeeper Diego Barreto produced a string of fine saves to keep the scoreline blank at halftime.

Former Lyon striker Fred finally got the breakthrough in the 76th minute, controlling a long kick by goalkeeper Rafael before advancing into the box and striking low past Barreto.

The return leg will be played in Rio de Janeiro next week.

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