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Published: Thursday October 22, 2009 MYT 10:56:00 AM

Pachuca defeats Arabe Unido 2-0

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Ulises Mendivil scored two goals Wednesday as Pachuca defeated Panama club Arabe Unido 2-0, guaranteeing the Mexican team top spot in Group A in the final round of group play in the CONCACAF Champions League.

Pachuca, on 15 points, had already clinched a quarterfinal spot. Arabe Unido has 10 points.

Mendivil scored in the 43rd and 54th minutes as Pachuca used a mostly reserve team.

Arabe Unido will reach the quarterfinals if group rival Houston loses or draws in a late game with Metapan of El Salvador.

Houston will advance with a victory and eliminate Arabe Unido.

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