Bahia: In the opening leg of the Copa Sudamericana playoff round, Independiente del Valle delivered a commanding performance against Vasco da Gama, securing a 4-0 victory. The match took place on Tuesday, July 15, setting a robust foundation for Independiente del Valle as they head into the second leg.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the other matches in the playoff round saw Bahia and America de Cali ending their clash in a goalless draw, while Central Cordoba and Cerro Largo also shared the spoils with a 0-0 stalemate. These results leave the contests wide open for the second leg as teams aim to secure their spots in the next stage of the tournament.