- Brazil’s Ferroviaria edge Colombia’s America to claim Copa Libertadores Femenina
- Second continental victory for club from Sao Paulo state
- Brazil champions Corinthians secure third
First-half goals from Patricia Sochor and Aline Milene were enough for Brazil’s Ferroviaria to earn a 2-1 win over Colombia’s America and claim a second Copa Libertadores Femenina title on Sunday.
Sochor opened the scoring after just seven minutes when her floated long-range free-kick evaded defenders and attackers alike before slipping through the hands of America’s goalkeeper.
Catalina Usme briefly drew America level with a successful spot-kick just before half-time, however parity remained for only three minutes before Milene crashed home a penalty at the other end.
The result ensured a slice of history was created, with Lindsay Camila becoming the first female coach to win the competition.
The previous success for the Araraquara-based club in Sao Paulo state came in 2015.
America, who shocked Brazilian heavyweights Corinthians with a penalty shootout victory in the semi-final, were seeking to become the second Colombian club after Atletico Huila to win South America’s premier club competition.
Corinthians claimed third place earlier in the day with a crushing 4-0 win over Universidad de Chile.
The next edition of the Copa Libertadores Femenina is set to be hosted by Chile in September/October.
Copa Libertadores Femenina final 2020 in photos
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Lindsay Teles De Carvalho coach of Ferroviaria celebrates with her players
22 Mar 2021
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - MARCH 21: Lindsay Teles De Carvalho coach of Ferroviaria celebrates with her players after winning the final of Women's Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2020 between Ferroviaria and America at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on March 21, 2021 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Agustin Marcarian - Pool/Getty Images)
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Aline De Lima of Ferroviaria celebrates after scoring the second goal
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - MARCH 21: Aline De Lima of Ferroviaria celebrates after scoring the second goal of her team during the final of Women's Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2020 between Ferroviaria and America at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on March 21, 2021 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni - Pool/Getty Images)
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Players of Ferroviaria celebrate after winning the final of Women's Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2020
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - MARCH 21: Players of Ferroviaria celebrate after winning the final of Women's Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2020 between Ferroviaria and America at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on March 21, 2021 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni - Pool/Getty Images)
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Lindsay Teles De Carvalho coach of Ferroviaria
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - MARCH 21: Lindsay Teles De Carvalho coach of Ferroviaria gestures during the final of Women's Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2020 between Ferroviaria and America at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on March 21, 2021 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni - Pool/Getty Images)
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Maria Usme of America celebrates after scoring
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - MARCH 21: Maria Usme of America celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of her team during the final of Women's Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2020 between Ferroviaria and America at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on March 21, 2021 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Agustin Marcarian - Pool/Getty Images)
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Maria Usme of America celebrates with teammates after scoring
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - MARCH 21: Maria Usme of America celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of her team during the final of Women's Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2020 between Ferroviaria and America at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on March 21, 2021 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Agustin Marcarian - Pool/Getty Images)
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Diana Ospina of America competes for the ball with Aline De Lima of Ferroviaria
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - MARCH 21: Diana Ospina of America competes for the ball with Aline De Lima of Ferroviaria during the final of Women's Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2020 between Ferroviaria and America at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on March 21, 2021 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Agustin Marcarian - Pool/Getty Images)
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Tatiana Castañeda of America argues with referee Maria Belen Carvajal Pena
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - MARCH 21: Tatiana Castañeda of America argues with referee Maria Belen Carvajal Pena during the final of Women's Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2020 between Ferroviaria and America at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on March 21, 2021 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni - Pool/Getty Images)
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Patricia Da Silva Sochor of Ferroviaria celebrates with team-mates after scoring in the Copa Libertadores Femenina final
22 Mar 2021
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - MARCH 21: Patricia Da Silva Sochor of Ferroviaria celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of his team during the final of Women's Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2020 between Ferroviaria and America at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on March 21, 2021 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni - Pool/Getty Images)
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Daiane Rodrigues of Ferroviaria celebrates after winning the Women's Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - MARCH 21: Daiane Rodrigues of Ferroviaria celebrates after winning the final of Women's Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2020 between Ferroviaria and America at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on March 21, 2021 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni - Pool/Getty Images)
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Carlos Andres Usme coach of America gestures during the final
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - MARCH 21: Carlos Andres Usme coach of America gestures during the final of Women's Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2020 between Ferroviaria and America at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on March 21, 2021 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Agustin Marcarian - Pool/Getty Images)
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Ana Maria Barrinha of Ferroviaria celebrates after winning the Women's Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2020
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - MARCH 21: Ana Maria Barrinha of Ferroviaria celebrates with teammate after winning the final of Women's Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2020 between Ferroviaria and America at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on March 21, 2021 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni - Pool/Getty Images)
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Ferroviaria celebrate with the trophy after winning the final of Women's Copa Libertadores 2020
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - MARCH 21: Players of Ferroviaria celebrate with the trophy after winning the final of Women's Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2020 between Ferroviaria and America at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on March 21, 2021 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Agustin Marcarian - Pool/Getty Images)
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