Adriano's first goal for two years can't save Paranaense


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 09 Apr 2014

Adriano of Brazil's Atletico Paranaense celebrates his goal against Bolivia's The Strongest during a Copa Libertadores soccer match in La Paz, April 8, 2014. REUTERS/Gaston Brito

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Adriano's first goal for two years could not keep Atletico Paranaense in the Libertadores Cup on Tuesday as the Brazilian side went down 2-1 to The Strongest in the rarefied air of La Paz.

The former Inter Milan and Brazil striker, trying to revive his career at the Curitiba club, equalised in first half stoppage time after team mate Manoel's own goal had put the Bolivians ahead in the 38th minute.

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