Rio De Janeiro, May 16 (Reporter) Brazil's Atletico Mineiro took a major step toward the Copa Libertadores knockout phase with a 3-1 home win over Venezuelan club Caracas FC. An own goal from Nigerian midfielder Blessing Edet followed by a Tomas Cuello header gave the hosts a 2-0 lead before Jeriel De Santis reduced the deficit from the penalty spot on Thursday. Former Palmeiras forward Rony restored the two-goal margin with a composed finish after combining with Gustavo Scarpa. Atletico Mineiro now has eight points from five games and only needs a draw in its final group clash against Peru's Cienciano at home on May 29 to be guaranteed of place in the last 16. Earlier in the Copa Sudamericana on Thursday, Independiente won 1-0 at home to Guarani and Corinthians edged to a 1-0 victory at Racing Montevideo...////...