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Gabigol stuns River Plate to snatch Copa Libertadores glory

Gabigol tapped in from close range with a minute left and then rifled home from 15 metres in injury time to secure Flamengo's first Copa Libertadores victory in 38 years.

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Published : Nov 24, 2019, 8:08 PM IST

Updated : Nov 24, 2019, 11:23 PM IST

Lima (Peru): Flamengo lifted the Copa Libertadores Trophy for the first time in 38 years after Gabriel Barbosa (Gabigol) struck two goals in the last three minutes beating defending champions River Plate 2-1 after an astounding comeback in Lima.

Gabigol stuns River Plate to snatch Copa Libertadores glory

River took the lead through Rafael Borré after 14 minutes and looked to be cruising to their fifth Libertadores triumph.

However, Gabigol, on loan from Inter Milan, tapped in from close range with a minute left and then rifled home from 15 metres in injury time to secure victory.

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Gabigol stuns River Plate to snatch Copa Libertadores glory

Barbosa was sent off in the dying moments, along with Exequiel Palacios of River Plate, in a chaotic finish.

This result meant that Flamengo only won their second Copa Libertadores and means they will represent South America in the Club World Cup in Qatar in December.

Lima (Peru): Flamengo lifted the Copa Libertadores Trophy for the first time in 38 years after Gabriel Barbosa (Gabigol) struck two goals in the last three minutes beating defending champions River Plate 2-1 after an astounding comeback in Lima.

Gabigol stuns River Plate to snatch Copa Libertadores glory

River took the lead through Rafael Borré after 14 minutes and looked to be cruising to their fifth Libertadores triumph.

However, Gabigol, on loan from Inter Milan, tapped in from close range with a minute left and then rifled home from 15 metres in injury time to secure victory.

Gabigol
Gabigol stuns River Plate to snatch Copa Libertadores glory

Barbosa was sent off in the dying moments, along with Exequiel Palacios of River Plate, in a chaotic finish.

This result meant that Flamengo only won their second Copa Libertadores and means they will represent South America in the Club World Cup in Qatar in December.

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