America's Mexican team, Xolos of Tijuana, and its U.S. men's national team members Edgar Castillo and Joe Corona, triumphed in Copa Libertadores last night. To the quarterfinals!
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Jasper Wilson
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May 15, 2013
8:15 AM
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Castillo and Corona helped Liga MX's Xolos win an elimination game in the Copa Libertadores Tuesday night against Brazilan side Palmeiras. After a goalless draw in Tijuana to start the tie, the visitors won 2-1 to advance.
On 5/21/11 Joe Corona's goal vs Irapuato sealed Tijuana's 1st promotion to Liga Mx while Puebla's Edgar Castillo was struggling on 4th loan
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