Botafogo edge closer to Libertadores berth

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Junior Santos scored twice as Botafogo moved closer to the Copa Libertadores group phase with a 2-1 home win over Brazilian rivals Bragantino in the first leg of their qualifier on Wednesday.

The hosts opened the scoring just before halftime at Rio de Janeiro's Olympic stadium when Santos eluded two defenders before slotting a left-footed finish into the near corner.

Th