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Article: Libertadores: Sao Paulo beats The Strongest 3-0 to finish first in Group 3

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TALES AZZONI, Associated Press Writer
AP Worldstream
05-12-2005
Dateline: SAO PAULO, Brazil
Luizao had two reasons to celebrate.

The striker scored a record-setting 26th Copa Libertadores goal on Wednesday and helped Sao Paulo rout Bolivia's The Strongest 3-0 to finish atop Group 3 of the South American club competition.

Luizao, a member of Brazil's 2002 World Cup-winning side, scored in the 38th minute with a left-footer from near the penalty spot, becoming the all-time leading scorer among Brazilian players in the Libertadores. He was tied with former Sao Paulo and Cruzeiro midfielder Palhinha, who scored 25 goals in the 1990s.

Luizao scored four of his Libertadores' goals with Sao Paulo, 14 ...

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