The First Stage of the 2011 Copa Santander Libertadores de América football tournament ran from January 25 to February 3, 2011 (first legs: January 25–27; second legs: February 1–3).
Format The twelve teams were drawn into six ties on November 25, 2010, in Asunción.Estelar Sorteo de la Copa Santander Libertadores de América 2011
Teams played in two-legged ties on a home-away basis. Each team earned 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 points for a loss. The following criteria were used for breaking ties on points:Copa Santander Libertadores de América 2011 Reglamento Goal difference Away goals Penalty shootout (no extra time is played) The six winners advanced to the second stage to join the 26 automatic qualifiers.
Matches Team 1 played the second leg at home.
TeamsScoresTie-breakersTeam 1Team 21st leg2nd legDeportes Tolima 4:1 Corinthians0–02–0———Chiapas 6:0 Alianza Lima2–02–0———Deportivo Petare 1:4 Cerro Porteño0–11–1———Unión Española 4:1 Bolívar1–00–0———Deportivo Quito 3:3 Independiente0–21–0−1:+1——Grêmio 4:1 Liverpool2–23–1———
Match G1
Deportes Tolima won on points 4–1.
Match G2
Jaguares won on points 6–0.
Match G3
Cerro Porteño won on points 4–1.
Match G4
Unión Española won on points 4–1.
Match G5
Tied on points 3–3, Independiente won on goal difference.
Match G6
Grêmio won on points 4–1.
References
External links Official webpage