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Match suspended after River players hit with eye irritant (The Associated Press)

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- The Copa Libertadores round-of-16 match between bitter Argentine rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate was suspended Thursday after River Plate players were sprayed with a substance that seemed to affect their vision and irritated their eyes.

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The first half of the match ended 0-0.