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. 6 teams with the best average qualify for Aerosur Cup 2010 Qualifying Round.

Changes from last season

From Bolivian Football League 2008

Promoted to Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano 2009 *

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Relegated to Regional League * Guabirá

Champions and Runner-up from Primera A (Regional League)

Group phase

Group A1

Group A2

Group B1

Group B2

Group C

Quarterfinals

The ties are played in two legs, with the first leg taking place on 31 October 2009 and the second leg being played on 7 November 2009. Each club will play one leg at home. The winners on aggregate will advance to the semifinals. In case of both teams being tied on aggregate after both matches a penalty shootout will be conducted.

First leg

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Second leg

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Semi-finals

* In this Round Stomers San Lorenzo qualified as the best loser

First leg

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Second leg

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Final

First leg

Second leg

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:2009 Copa Simon Bolivar 2009 in Bolivian football leagues Copa Simón Bolívar seasons