On Saturday evening, one of the biggest events of the year in South American football took place - the 2019 Copa Libertadores final was played in the capital of Peru.
The prestigious trophy was contested by teams from Brazil and Argentina - Rio de Janeiro's "Flamengo" against last year's champion Buenos Aires' "River Plate". After a dramatic battle, the strongest South American team became "Flamengo".
The team based in Rio de Janeiro triumphed for the second time in the Copa Libertadores tournament. The first trophies of this tournament were won by "Flamengo" in 1981.
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In the 14th minute, "River Plate" took the lead and held it until the 89th minute - Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" saved the "Flamengo" team.
The Brazilian, who was considered a failed purchase by Inter Milan, did not stop at one goal - just a few minutes later, with one leg extended between teams, he scored the winning goal and gifted the "Flamengo" club with the biggest victory in recent decades.
Result:
"Flamengo" 2 - 1 "River Plate"
14' [0 - 1] R. Borre
89' [1 - 1] Gabigol
90+2' [2 - 1] Gabigol
90+5' E. Palacios ("River Plate") sent off from the field
90+5' Gabigol ("Flamengo") sent off from the field
