Sao Paulo, Aug. 20 -- Former Arsenal defender Cedric Soares converted the decisive spot-kick as Sao Paulo beat Atletico Nacional on penalties to advance to the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.

After a goalless draw in last week's first leg in Medellin, Andre Silva put the Brazilian side ahead at Morumbi stadium by nodding home from Alan Franco's corner on Tuesday.

The Colombian side showed greater initiative after halftime and Alfredo Morelos equalized from the penalty spot after he was brought down by Enzo Diaz.

Nacional was forced to play the last 25 minutes with 10 men after Edwin Cardona was sent off for a second bookable offense. With the scores locked at 1-1 after 90 minutes, the match went to penalties and Soares held his ner...