Football Men: Copa Mercosur 1998 July 29-December 29: Quarterfinals: Palmeiras (bra) * - Boca Juniors (arg) 3-1 1-1 River Plate (arg) - Cruzeiro (bra) * 1-2 0-2 San Lorenzo (arg) * - Racing Club (arg) 0-0 1-1 2-0 aps Vélez Sarsfield (arg) - Olimpia (par) * 3-4 1-2 Semifinals: Cruzeiro (bra) * - San Lorenzo (arg) 1-0 1-1 Palmeiras (bra) * - Olimpia (par) 2-0 1-0 Finals: Cruzeiro (bra) - Palmeiras (bra) * 2-1 1-3 0-1 (playoff at São Paulo)