James Rodriguez scored twice as Argentine league champion Banfield played to a 2-2 draw at Nacional of Uruguay on Wednesday to stay in control of Group 4 of the Copa Libertadores. In other matches, Alianza Lima and Flamengo of Brazil both claimed victories, while Independiente Medellin vs. Corinthins and Once Caldas vs.

Defending Asian Champions League title holders Pohang Steelers overcame a first-match loss to beat Japan's Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 Wednesday on Almir's goal two minutes into injury time. The South Korea side was beaten 1-0 by Adelaide United of Australia's A-League last week in its opening Group H match.