2009 Copa Libertadores Finals
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The 2009 Copa Libertadores Finals was the final two-legged tie to determine the 2009 Copa Libertadores champion. It was contested by Argentine
club Estudiantes
and Brazil
ian club Cruzeiro
. The first leg of the tie was played on July 8 at Estudiantes' home field, with the second leg played on July 15 at Cruzeiro's.
Cruzeiro and Estudiantes played in their 4th and 5th Copa Libertadores finals, respectively. Cruzeiro last appearance was in 1997
, in which they beat Sporting Cristal
for their second title. Estudiantes is returning after a 39 year absence. Their last finals appearance was in 1971, in which they lost to Uruguay
an club Nacional
.
Estudiantes won the tie 4 points to 1 to earn their fourth Copa Libertadores title.
. This gave them the Brazil 3 spot and a direct qualification into the Second Stage. Estudiantes qualified into the Argentina 5 spot by having the 2nd best average of the 2007 Apertura, 2008 Clausura, & 2008 Apertura tournaments. The spot qualified them into the First Stage.
vian club Sporting Cristal
for a spot in Group 5. Sporting Cristial took the first leg, played in Lima
, 2−1. Enzo Pérez scored the lone goal for Estudiantes. In the second leg, Estudiantes' Ramón Lentini
scored the lone goal of the match, assuring that Estudiantes advanced to the Second Stage on the away goals tie-breaker
.
Cruzeiro was drawn into Group 5, with Estudiantes advancing into it. They were joined by the defending Ecuador
ian champion, Deportivo Quito
, and the Bolivia
n 2008 Apertura champion, Universitario de Sucre
. Their first group match was against each other in Belo Horizonte
. Cruziero won 3−0 with goals by Fernandinho
and Kléber
(two). The next group match between the both of them was their respective fifth group-play match. Playing in La Plata
, Estudiantes won 4−0 with goals by Juan Sebastián Verón
, Gastón Fernández
, and Matías Sánchez
(two).
Cruzeiro second group match was on the road
against Deportivo Quito. Ramires
scored for Cruzeiro before Giovanny Caicedo tied it for Deportivo Quito. They stayed on the road (to Sucre
) to play Universitario. Thiago Ribeiro
scored the lone goal of the match to get the win. The next two game Cruziero played were at home. Universitario visited first and lost the match thanks to two goals by Wellington Paulista
. In Cruzeiro's last match of group play, they played host to Deportivo Quito, whom they beat 2−0 with goals by Léo Fortunato
and Wagner
.
Estudiantes continued group play by hosting Universitario. Juan Manuel Salgueiro
scored the only goal for Estudiantes, and subsequently the win. They then went to Quito
to play Deportivo Quito. Estudiantes lost the match 1−0. Deportivo Quito then visited Estudiantes for their next match. Estudiantes soundly won the match 4−0 thanks to a goal by Enzo Pérez and a hat-trick
by Mauro Boselli
. Estudiantes' last match of group play ended in a scoreless tie against Universitario.
Cruzeiro and Estudiantes finished 1 & 2, respectively, which advanced them to the Round of 16.
an club Universidad de Chile (seeded 12). The first leg was played in Santiago
. Cruziero won the match 1−2 with goals by Soares and Marquinhos Paraná
. second leg, played at home, was won by a lone goal from Kléber
. Cruzeiro advanced on points 6−0.
Cruzeiro's quarterfinal match-up was against fellow Brazil
ian side São Paulo (seeded 4). The first leg, played at home, was won 2−1 with goals by Leonardo Silva
and Zé Carlos
. The second leg, played in São Paulo
, was also won 0−2 with goals by Henrique
and Kléber
. Cruzeiro advanced on points 6−0.
Cruzeiro's semifinal match-up was against another Brazil
ian side, top-seeded Grêmio
. Cruzeiro won the first leg 3−1 thanks to goals by Wellington Paulista
, Wágner
, and Fabinho
. The second leg, played in Porto Alegre
, ended in a 2−2 tie. Wellington Paulista
scored twice for Cruzeiro in as many minutes, but Grêmio came back and tied it in the second half. Cruzeiro advanced 4−1 on points.
As of the finals, Cruzeiro is the most effective team in the tournament, with an efficacy rating of 80.56% (9 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss).
an club Libertad
. Seeded 7, Libertad was the first team to advance to the round of 16. Estudiantes won the first match 3−0 with goals by Gastón Fernández
(with the fastest goal of the tournament) and Mauro Boselli
(2). A 0−0 tie was enough in the second leg to advance Estudiantes 4−1 on points.
The quarterfinals match-up was against Uruguay
an club Defensor Sporting (seeded 15). Estudiantes won both legs 1−0 with goals by Leandro Desábato
(first leg) and Leandro Benítez
(second leg). Estudiantes advanced 6−0 on points.
In the semifinals, Estudiantes met another Uruguayan club, 3 seeded Nacional
. In the first leg, played at home, Estudiantes won with a lone goal by Diego Galván
. In the second leg, Estudiantes won 1−2 with a pair of goals by Mauro Boselli
. Estudiantes advanced 6−0 on points.
As of the finals, Estudiantes has an effecacy rating of 69.05% (9 wins, 2 draws, 3 loss). Striker Mauro Boselli
is currently tied as the top-scorer of the tournament, with 7 goals.
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Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
club Estudiantes
Estudiantes de La Plata
Club Estudiantes de La Plata , simply referred to as Estudiantes, is an Argentine professional sports club based in La Plata. The club's football team currently competes in the Primera División, where it has spent most of its history....
and Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian club Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in...
. The first leg of the tie was played on July 8 at Estudiantes' home field, with the second leg played on July 15 at Cruzeiro's.
Cruzeiro and Estudiantes played in their 4th and 5th Copa Libertadores finals, respectively. Cruzeiro last appearance was in 1997
1997 Copa Libertadores Final
The 1997 Copa Libertadores Final was a two-legged football match-up to determine the 1997 Copa Libertadores champion. It was contested by Peruvian club Sporting Cristal and Brazilian club Cruzeiro...
, in which they beat Sporting Cristal
Sporting Cristal
Club Sporting Cristal is a Peruvian football team. Based in the Rímac District, in the department of Lima, it plays in the professional league known as the Peruvian First Division. Founded on November 16, 1926 in the Rimac District given its approval to the merger and Snuff Sporting merging with...
for their second title. Estudiantes is returning after a 39 year absence. Their last finals appearance was in 1971, in which they lost to Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an club Nacional
Club Nacional de Football
Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División....
.
Estudiantes won the tie 4 points to 1 to earn their fourth Copa Libertadores title.
Rules
The final will be played over two legs, each at a finalists home venue. The higher seeded team will play the second leg at home. The team that accumulates the most points —three for a win, one for a draw, zero for a loss— after the two legs will be crowned the champion. Unlike the previous rounds, the away-goals rule will not be used. Should the two teams be tied on points after the second leg, the team with the best goal difference will win. If the two teams have equal goal difference, extra time will be used. The extra time will consist of two 15-minute halves. If the tie is still not broken, a penalty shoot-out, constituting of a maximum of five penalties per team, will ensue according to the Laws of the Game (although it is possible to win the penalty shootout before the fifth penalty kick is taken). If there is no clear winner after the 10 penalty kicks, then a sudden-death penalty shootout will ensue.Route to the Finals
Cruzeiro qualified to the 2009 Copa Libertadores as the 3rd place team in the 2008 Série ACampeonato Brasileiro Série A 2008
The 38th season of the Campeonato Brasileiro began on May 8 and ended on December 7. For the first time, one club has won the championship three times in a row...
. This gave them the Brazil 3 spot and a direct qualification into the Second Stage. Estudiantes qualified into the Argentina 5 spot by having the 2nd best average of the 2007 Apertura, 2008 Clausura, & 2008 Apertura tournaments. The spot qualified them into the First Stage.
Estudiantes in the First Stage
Estudiantes started this year's Copa Libertadores run in the First Stage in a two-legged tie against PeruPeru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
vian club Sporting Cristal
Sporting Cristal
Club Sporting Cristal is a Peruvian football team. Based in the Rímac District, in the department of Lima, it plays in the professional league known as the Peruvian First Division. Founded on November 16, 1926 in the Rimac District given its approval to the merger and Snuff Sporting merging with...
for a spot in Group 5. Sporting Cristial took the first leg, played in Lima
Lima
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima...
, 2−1. Enzo Pérez scored the lone goal for Estudiantes. In the second leg, Estudiantes' Ramón Lentini
Ramón Lentini
Ramón Lentini is an Argentine football striker who plays for Club Atlético Aldosivi.-Career:A southpaw, Lentini was a staple of the Estudiantes de La Plata youth system since 2003, achieving renown as a scorer: he has a hundred goals to his name in the youth and reserve teams...
scored the lone goal of the match, assuring that Estudiantes advanced to the Second Stage on the away goals tie-breaker
Away goals rule
The away goals rule is a method of breaking ties in association football and other sports when teams play each other twice, once at each team's home ground. By the away goals rule, the team that has scored more goals "away from home" will win if scores are otherwise equal...
.
Group 5 of the Second Stage
| Team | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CruzeiroCruzeiro Esporte Clube Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in... |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 13 | |
 EstudiantesEstudiantes de La Plata Club Estudiantes de La Plata , simply referred to as Estudiantes, is an Argentine professional sports club based in La Plata. The club's football team currently competes in the Primera División, where it has spent most of its history.... |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 10 | |
 Deportivo QuitoSociedad Deportivo Quito Sociedad Deportivo Quito is a Ecuadorian professional football club based in Quito. They play in the Serie A, the highest level of the Ecuadorian professional football league.... |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | −3 | 8 |
 Universitario de SucreClub Universitario Club Deportivo Universitario San Francisco Xavier is a professional football team based in Sucre, Bolivia that competes in the Bolivian Primera División.... |
6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | −6 | 2 |
Cruzeiro was drawn into Group 5, with Estudiantes advancing into it. They were joined by the defending Ecuador
Ecuador
Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border...
ian champion, Deportivo Quito
Sociedad Deportivo Quito
Sociedad Deportivo Quito is a Ecuadorian professional football club based in Quito. They play in the Serie A, the highest level of the Ecuadorian professional football league....
, and the Bolivia
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
n 2008 Apertura champion, Universitario de Sucre
Club Universitario
Club Deportivo Universitario San Francisco Xavier is a professional football team based in Sucre, Bolivia that competes in the Bolivian Primera División....
. Their first group match was against each other in Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte is the capital of and largest city in the state of Minas Gerais, located in the southeastern region of Brazil. It is the third largest metropolitan area in the country...
. Cruziero won 3−0 with goals by Fernandinho
Fernando Alves Santa Clara
Fernando Alves Santa Clara or simply Fernandinho , is a Brazilian left-back, currently playing for Esporte Clube Vitória.-Club career:...
and Kléber
Kléber de Souza Freitas
Kléber Giacomace de Souza Freitas, known simply as Kleber is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a Forward.-Career:Kléber signed for FC Dynamo Kyiv from São Paulo in January 2004....
(two). The next group match between the both of them was their respective fifth group-play match. Playing in La Plata
La Plata
La Plata is the capital city of the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and of La Plata partido. According to the , the city proper has a population of 574,369 and its metropolitan area has 694,253 inhabitants....
, Estudiantes won 4−0 with goals by Juan Sebastián Verón
Juan Sebastián Verón
Juan Sebastián Verón is an Argentinian professional football player who is the current captain and midfielder for Estudiantes de La Plata in the Argentine Primera División....
, Gastón Fernández
Gastón Fernández
Gastón Nicolás Fernández is an Argentine footballer plays for Estudiantes de La Plata.-Club career:Nicknamed La Gata , Fernández began his professional career with River Plate. After a stint with Racing and another season back with River, in 2006 he was loaned to Monterrey...
, and Matías Sánchez
Matías Sánchez
Matías Ariel Sánchez is an Argentine football centre midfielder. He currently plays for Estudiantes de La Plata of the Argentine Primera División.-Club career:...
(two).
Cruzeiro second group match was on the road
Quito
San Francisco de Quito, most often called Quito , is the capital city of Ecuador in northwestern South America. It is located in north-central Ecuador in the Guayllabamba river basin, on the eastern slopes of Pichincha, an active stratovolcano in the Andes mountains...
against Deportivo Quito. Ramires
Ramires
Ramires Santos do Nascimento , commonly Ramires and Rambo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chelsea and the Brazilian national side. In 2008, he won a Bronze medal in the XXIX Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China...
scored for Cruzeiro before Giovanny Caicedo tied it for Deportivo Quito. They stayed on the road (to Sucre
Sucre
Sucre, also known historically as Charcas, La Plata and Chuquisaca is the constitutional capital of Bolivia and the capital of the department of Chuquisaca. Located in the south-central part of the country, Sucre lies at an elevation of 2750m...
) to play Universitario. Thiago Ribeiro
Thiago Ribeiro
Thiago Ribeiro full name Thiago Ribeiro Cardoso is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Cagliari.-Biography:Born in Pontes Gestal, São Paulo state, Thiago started his career at Rio Branco . He was loaned to Ligue 1 side Bordeaux for 2004–05 season, along with Adonis Soares Pavani. On 1 August...
scored the lone goal of the match to get the win. The next two game Cruziero played were at home. Universitario visited first and lost the match thanks to two goals by Wellington Paulista
Wellington Pereira do Nascimento
Wellington Pereira do Nascimento known as Wellington Paulista , is a Brazilian footballer. He plays as a Striker...
. In Cruzeiro's last match of group play, they played host to Deportivo Quito, whom they beat 2−0 with goals by Léo Fortunato
Léo Fortunato
Leonardo Fortunato dos Santos or simply Léo Fortunato, is a Brazilian central back equally adept as a defensive midfielder, currently playing for Vitória on loan from Cruzeiro.-External links:...
and Wagner
Wagner Ferreira dos Santos
Wágner Ferreira dos Santos , commonly known as Wágner, is a Brazilian football player. He currently plays for Turkish Super League outfit Gaziantepspor.-Club career:...
.
Estudiantes continued group play by hosting Universitario. Juan Manuel Salgueiro
Juan Manuel Salgueiro
Juan Manuel Salgueiro Silva is an Uruguayan football striker who plays for San Lorenzo.-Career:Salgueiro started his professional career with Danubio in Montevideo. He was part of the squad that won the Uruguayan Primera División in 2004...
scored the only goal for Estudiantes, and subsequently the win. They then went to Quito
Quito
San Francisco de Quito, most often called Quito , is the capital city of Ecuador in northwestern South America. It is located in north-central Ecuador in the Guayllabamba river basin, on the eastern slopes of Pichincha, an active stratovolcano in the Andes mountains...
to play Deportivo Quito. Estudiantes lost the match 1−0. Deportivo Quito then visited Estudiantes for their next match. Estudiantes soundly won the match 4−0 thanks to a goal by Enzo Pérez and a hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
by Mauro Boselli
Mauro Boselli
Mauro Boselli is an Argentine football forward who currently plays for Estudiantes on loan from Wigan Athletic.-Boca Juniors:...
. Estudiantes' last match of group play ended in a scoreless tie against Universitario.
Cruzeiro and Estudiantes finished 1 & 2, respectively, which advanced them to the Round of 16.
Cruzeiro in the knockout stages
Cruzeiro was seeded 5 for the last stages of the tournament. In the round of 16, they played against ChileChile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
an club Universidad de Chile (seeded 12). The first leg was played in Santiago
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
. Cruziero won the match 1−2 with goals by Soares and Marquinhos Paraná
Antônio Marcos da Silva Filho
Antônio Marcos da Silva Filho known as Marquinhos Paraná or just Marquinhos , is a Brazilian right-back or defensive midfielder. He currently plays for Cruzeiro.-Biography:...
. second leg, played at home, was won by a lone goal from Kléber
Kléber de Souza Freitas
Kléber Giacomace de Souza Freitas, known simply as Kleber is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a Forward.-Career:Kléber signed for FC Dynamo Kyiv from São Paulo in January 2004....
. Cruzeiro advanced on points 6−0.
Cruzeiro's quarterfinal match-up was against fellow Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian side São Paulo (seeded 4). The first leg, played at home, was won 2−1 with goals by Leonardo Silva
Leonardo Fabiano Silva e Silva
Leonardo Fabiano Silva e Silva, nicknamed Leonardo Silva is a Brazilian football player for Atlético Mineiro.-Brasiliense:*Brazilian Championship Third Division: 2002...
and Zé Carlos
José Carlos Ferreira Filho
Zé Carlos full name José Carlos Ferreira Filho is a Brazilian football striker. He currently plays for Criciúma Esporte Clube.-Career:...
. The second leg, played in São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, was also won 0−2 with goals by Henrique
Henrique Pacheco Lima
Henrique Pacheco de Lima, better known as Henrique, , is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Brazilian Série A club Santos.-Biography:...
and Kléber
Kléber de Souza Freitas
Kléber Giacomace de Souza Freitas, known simply as Kleber is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a Forward.-Career:Kléber signed for FC Dynamo Kyiv from São Paulo in January 2004....
. Cruzeiro advanced on points 6−0.
Cruzeiro's semifinal match-up was against another Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian side, top-seeded Grêmio
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, commonly known as just Grêmio , is a Brazilian professional association football team based in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul founded by English and German immigrants on September 15, 1903. Major titles captured by Grêmio include one Intercontinental Cup, two Copa...
. Cruzeiro won the first leg 3−1 thanks to goals by Wellington Paulista
Wellington Pereira do Nascimento
Wellington Pereira do Nascimento known as Wellington Paulista , is a Brazilian footballer. He plays as a Striker...
, Wágner
Wagner Ferreira dos Santos
Wágner Ferreira dos Santos , commonly known as Wágner, is a Brazilian football player. He currently plays for Turkish Super League outfit Gaziantepspor.-Club career:...
, and Fabinho
Fábio Alves Félix
Fábio Alves Félix or simply Fabinho , is a Brazilian defensive midfielder, born in São Bernardo do Campo, he currently plays for Esporte Clube Bahia.- Career :...
. The second leg, played in Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre is the tenth most populous municipality in Brazil, with 1,409,939 inhabitants, and the centre of Brazil's fourth largest metropolitan area . It is also the capital city of the southernmost Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. The city is the southernmost capital city of a Brazilian...
, ended in a 2−2 tie. Wellington Paulista
Wellington Pereira do Nascimento
Wellington Pereira do Nascimento known as Wellington Paulista , is a Brazilian footballer. He plays as a Striker...
scored twice for Cruzeiro in as many minutes, but Grêmio came back and tied it in the second half. Cruzeiro advanced 4−1 on points.
As of the finals, Cruzeiro is the most effective team in the tournament, with an efficacy rating of 80.56% (9 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss).
Estudiantes in the knockout stages
Estudiantes was seeded 10 for the last stages of the tournament. Estudiantes' round of 16 match-up was against ParaguayParaguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
an club Libertad
Club Libertad
Club Libertad is a sports club based in the District Tuyucuá of the city of Asuncion, capital of Paraguay. It was founded on July 30, 1905 and currently plays in the Paraguayan Primera División...
. Seeded 7, Libertad was the first team to advance to the round of 16. Estudiantes won the first match 3−0 with goals by Gastón Fernández
Gastón Fernández
Gastón Nicolás Fernández is an Argentine footballer plays for Estudiantes de La Plata.-Club career:Nicknamed La Gata , Fernández began his professional career with River Plate. After a stint with Racing and another season back with River, in 2006 he was loaned to Monterrey...
(with the fastest goal of the tournament) and Mauro Boselli
Mauro Boselli
Mauro Boselli is an Argentine football forward who currently plays for Estudiantes on loan from Wigan Athletic.-Boca Juniors:...
(2). A 0−0 tie was enough in the second leg to advance Estudiantes 4−1 on points.
The quarterfinals match-up was against Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an club Defensor Sporting (seeded 15). Estudiantes won both legs 1−0 with goals by Leandro Desábato
Leandro Desábato
Leandro Desábato , nicknamed Chavo, is an Argentine football defender who plays for Estudiantes de La Plata of the Argentine Primera División.-Club career:...
(first leg) and Leandro Benítez
Leandro Benítez
Leandro Benítez is an Argentine footballer who plays for Estudiantes de La Plata. He usually plays as a midfielder on the left side of the pitch.-Career:...
(second leg). Estudiantes advanced 6−0 on points.
In the semifinals, Estudiantes met another Uruguayan club, 3 seeded Nacional
Club Nacional de Football
Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División....
. In the first leg, played at home, Estudiantes won with a lone goal by Diego Galván
Diego Alberto Galván
Diego Alberto Galván is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Estudiantes de La Plata in the Argentine Primera División.-Career:...
. In the second leg, Estudiantes won 1−2 with a pair of goals by Mauro Boselli
Mauro Boselli
Mauro Boselli is an Argentine football forward who currently plays for Estudiantes on loan from Wigan Athletic.-Boca Juniors:...
. Estudiantes advanced 6−0 on points.
As of the finals, Estudiantes has an effecacy rating of 69.05% (9 wins, 2 draws, 3 loss). Striker Mauro Boselli
Mauro Boselli
Mauro Boselli is an Argentine football forward who currently plays for Estudiantes on loan from Wigan Athletic.-Boca Juniors:...
is currently tied as the top-scorer of the tournament, with 7 goals.
Knockout stages summary
| Cruzeiro | |Estudiantes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Universidad de Chile A 2–1 |
Soares Hiziel Souza Soares Hiziel Souza Soares , commonly known as Soares, is a Brazilian football striker who is plays for Ponte Preta.-Honours:*Santa Catarina State League: 2006*Brazilian Cup: 2007-External links:... 8' Marquinhos Paraná Antônio Marcos da Silva Filho Antônio Marcos da Silva Filho known as Marquinhos Paraná or just Marquinhos , is a Brazilian right-back or defensive midfielder. He currently plays for Cruzeiro.-Biography:... 52' |
Round of 16 First leg |
 LibertadClub Libertad Club Libertad is a sports club based in the District Tuyucuá of the city of Asuncion, capital of Paraguay. It was founded on July 30, 1905 and currently plays in the Paraguayan Primera División... H 3–0 |
Fernández Gastón Fernández Gastón Nicolás Fernández is an Argentine footballer plays for Estudiantes de La Plata.-Club career:Nicknamed La Gata , Fernández began his professional career with River Plate. After a stint with Racing and another season back with River, in 2006 he was loaned to Monterrey... 1' Boselli Mauro Boselli Mauro Boselli is an Argentine football forward who currently plays for Estudiantes on loan from Wigan Athletic.-Boca Juniors:... 64' (pen. Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... ), 70' |
|
| Universidad de Chile H 1–0 |
Kléber Kléber de Souza Freitas Kléber Giacomace de Souza Freitas, known simply as Kleber is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a Forward.-Career:Kléber signed for FC Dynamo Kyiv from São Paulo in January 2004.... 74' |
Second leg | Libertad A 0–0 |
||
| São Paulo H 2–1 |
Leonardo Silva Leonardo Fabiano Silva e Silva Leonardo Fabiano Silva e Silva, nicknamed Leonardo Silva is a Brazilian football player for Atlético Mineiro.-Brasiliense:*Brazilian Championship Third Division: 2002... 45' Zé Carlos José Carlos Ferreira Filho Zé Carlos full name José Carlos Ferreira Filho is a Brazilian football striker. He currently plays for Criciúma Esporte Clube.-Career:... 66' |
Quarterfinals First leg |
 Defensor Sporting A 1–0 |
Desábato Leandro Desábato Leandro Desábato , nicknamed Chavo, is an Argentine football defender who plays for Estudiantes de La Plata of the Argentine Primera División.-Club career:... 12' |
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| São Paulo A 2–0 |
Henrique Henrique Pacheco Lima Henrique Pacheco de Lima, better known as Henrique, , is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Brazilian Série A club Santos.-Biography:... 65' Kléber Kléber de Souza Freitas Kléber Giacomace de Souza Freitas, known simply as Kleber is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a Forward.-Career:Kléber signed for FC Dynamo Kyiv from São Paulo in January 2004.... 81' (pen. Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... ) |
Second leg | Defensor Sporting H 1–0 |
Benítez Leandro Benítez Leandro Benítez is an Argentine footballer who plays for Estudiantes de La Plata. He usually plays as a midfielder on the left side of the pitch.-Career:... 13' |
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| Grêmio Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, commonly known as just Grêmio , is a Brazilian professional association football team based in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul founded by English and German immigrants on September 15, 1903. Major titles captured by Grêmio include one Intercontinental Cup, two Copa... H 3–1 |
Wellington Paulista Wellington Pereira do Nascimento Wellington Pereira do Nascimento known as Wellington Paulista , is a Brazilian footballer. He plays as a Striker... 38' Wagner Wagner Ferreira dos Santos Wágner Ferreira dos Santos , commonly known as Wágner, is a Brazilian football player. He currently plays for Turkish Super League outfit Gaziantepspor.-Club career:... 47' Fabinho Fábio Alves Félix Fábio Alves Félix or simply Fabinho , is a Brazilian defensive midfielder, born in São Bernardo do Campo, he currently plays for Esporte Clube Bahia.- Career :... 67' |
Semifinals First leg |
Nacional Club Nacional de Football Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División.... H 1–0 |
Galván Diego Alberto Galván Diego Alberto Galván is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Estudiantes de La Plata in the Argentine Primera División.-Career:... 14' |
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| Grêmio A 2–2 |
Wellington Paulista Wellington Pereira do Nascimento Wellington Pereira do Nascimento known as Wellington Paulista , is a Brazilian footballer. He plays as a Striker... 34', 36' |
Second leg | Nacional A 2–1 |
Boselli Mauro Boselli Mauro Boselli is an Argentine football forward who currently plays for Estudiantes on loan from Wigan Athletic.-Boca Juniors:... 52', 90+1' |
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First leg
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| GK | 21 | Mariano Andújar Mariano Andújar Mariano Gonzalo Andújar is an Argentine football goalkeeper. He currently plays for Calcio Catania in the Italian Serie A.-Club Atlético Huracán:... |
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| RB | 3 | Christian Cellay Christian Cellay Christian Cellay is an Argentine football defender who currently plays for Estudiantes de La Plata, on loan from Boca Juniors.-Career:... |
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| DF | 14 | Rolando Schiavi Rolando Schiavi Rolando Schiavi is an Argentine football defender. He currently plays for Boca Juniors.-Club career:Schiavi started his career in the lower leagues with Argentino de Rosario, before moving to Argentinos Juniors in 1995. Schiavi played for Argentinos for six years, before joining Boca Juniors... |
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| DF | 2 | Leandro Desábato Leandro Desábato Leandro Desábato , nicknamed Chavo, is an Argentine football defender who plays for Estudiantes de La Plata of the Argentine Primera División.-Club career:... |
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| LB | 16 | Germán Ré Germán Ré Germán David Ré is an Argentine football defender currently playing for Estudiantes de La Plata.- Career :Ré made his debut for Newell's Old Boys in 2002, and went on to make over 150 appearances for the club. In 2004, he was part of the squad that won the 2004 Apertura tournament, playing mostly... |
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| MF | 22 | Rodrigo Braña Rodrigo Braña Rodrigo Braña is an Argentine football midfielder. He currently plays for Estudiantes de La Plata of the Argentine Primera División.-Career:... |
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| MF | 8 | Enzo Pérez |
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| MF | 11 | Juan Sebastián Verón Juan Sebastián Verón Juan Sebastián Verón is an Argentinian professional football player who is the current captain and midfielder for Estudiantes de La Plata in the Argentine Primera División.... |
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| MF | 23 | Leandro Benítez Leandro Benítez Leandro Benítez is an Argentine footballer who plays for Estudiantes de La Plata. He usually plays as a midfielder on the left side of the pitch.-Career:... |
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| FW | 17 | Mauro Boselli Mauro Boselli Mauro Boselli is an Argentine football forward who currently plays for Estudiantes on loan from Wigan Athletic.-Boca Juniors:... |
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| FW | 10 | Gastón Fernández Gastón Fernández Gastón Nicolás Fernández is an Argentine footballer plays for Estudiantes de La Plata.-Club career:Nicknamed La Gata , Fernández began his professional career with River Plate. After a stint with Racing and another season back with River, in 2006 he was loaned to Monterrey... |
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| GK | 25 | Damián Albil Damián Albil Damián Gonzalo Albil is an Argentine football goalkeeper currently playing for Estudiantes de La Plata in the Argentine Primera División.-Career:Albil started his career with Independiente in 2000... |
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| DF | 13 | Juan Díaz Juan Díaz Juan Díaz may refer to:*Juan Díaz Canales, Spanish comics artist*Juan Díaz de Solís, Spanish navigator*Juan Díaz , Mexican-American boxer*Juan Díaz , Cuban baseball player... |
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| DF | 6 | Federico Fernández |
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| MF | 5 | Matías Sánchez Matías Sánchez Matías Ariel Sánchez is an Argentine football centre midfielder. He currently plays for Estudiantes de La Plata of the Argentine Primera División.-Club career:... |
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| MF | 18 | Maximiliano Núñez Maximiliano Núñez Maximiliano Ezequiel Núñez is an Argentine football attacking midfielder who plays for San Martín de San Juan in the Argentine Primera División.-Career:... |
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| FW | 9 | José Calderón José Luis Calderón José Luis Calderón is an Argentine former football striker. He played for 17 years between 1989 and 2006 without winning a trophy, but since then, between the ages of 36 and 39 he won four major championships with three different teams.... |
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| FW | 7 | Juan Salgueiro Juan Manuel Salgueiro Juan Manuel Salgueiro Silva is an Uruguayan football striker who plays for San Lorenzo.-Career:Salgueiro started his professional career with Danubio in Montevideo. He was part of the squad that won the Uruguayan Primera División in 2004... |
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| Alejandro Sabella Alejandro Sabella Alejandro Sabella is an Argentine football manager and former player. He is currently the coach of the Argentina national football team.-Early career:... |
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| CRUZEIRO: | ||||
| GK | 1 | Fábio Fábio Deivison Lopes Maciel Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel, simply known as Fábio is a Brazilian footballer who played goalkeeper who plays for Cruzeiro.-Career:... |
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| RB | 2 | Jonathan Jonathan Cícero Moreira Jonathan Cícero Moreira or simply Jonathan , is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a right wingback for Italian Serie A club Internazionale.-Cruzeiro:... |
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| DF | 22 | Leonardo Silva Leonardo Fabiano Silva e Silva Leonardo Fabiano Silva e Silva, nicknamed Leonardo Silva is a Brazilian football player for Atlético Mineiro.-Brasiliense:*Brazilian Championship Third Division: 2002... |
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| DF | 3 | Anderson Anderson Cléber Beraldo Anderson Cléber Beraldo , commonly known as Anderson, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for América Mineiro.-Corinthians:... |
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| LB | 20 | Gérson Magrão Gérson Magrão Gérson Alencar Lima Júnior, known simply as Gérson Magrão is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays as a left wingback for Ukrainian side Dynamo Kyiv.-Career:... |
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| DM | 7 | Marquinhos Paraná Antônio Marcos da Silva Filho Antônio Marcos da Silva Filho known as Marquinhos Paraná or just Marquinhos , is a Brazilian right-back or defensive midfielder. He currently plays for Cruzeiro.-Biography:... |
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| DM | 15 | Henrique Henrique Pacheco Lima Henrique Pacheco de Lima, better known as Henrique, , is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Brazilian Série A club Santos.-Biography:... |
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| AM | 8 | Ramires Ramires Ramires Santos do Nascimento , commonly Ramires and Rambo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chelsea and the Brazilian national side. In 2008, he won a Bronze medal in the XXIX Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China... |
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| AM | 10 | Wagner Wagner Ferreira dos Santos Wágner Ferreira dos Santos , commonly known as Wágner, is a Brazilian football player. He currently plays for Turkish Super League outfit Gaziantepspor.-Club career:... |
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| FW | 9 | Wellington Paulista Wellington Pereira do Nascimento Wellington Pereira do Nascimento known as Wellington Paulista , is a Brazilian footballer. He plays as a Striker... |
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| FW | 25 | Kléber Kléber de Souza Freitas Kléber Giacomace de Souza Freitas, known simply as Kleber is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a Forward.-Career:Kléber signed for FC Dynamo Kyiv from São Paulo in January 2004.... |
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| GK | 12 | Andrey Andrey Nazário Afonso Andrey Nazário Afonso is a Brazilian football goalkeeper.He made his debut with Steaua Bucureşti on the 1st of March, 2007, in the quarter-final cup match against Oţelul Galaţi, when Steaua Bucureşti won 8-7 on penalties. He saved one penalty and was considered the man of the match... |
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| DF | 14 | Jancarlos Jancarlos de Oliveira Barros Jancarlos de Oliveira Barros or simply Jancarlos is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays at Bahia.-Career:... |
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| MF | 21 | Fabinho Fábio Alves Félix Fábio Alves Félix or simply Fabinho , is a Brazilian defensive midfielder, born in São Bernardo do Campo, he currently plays for Esporte Clube Bahia.- Career :... |
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| MF | 17 | Elicarlos Elicarlos Souza Santos Elicarlos Souza Santos or simply Elicarlos , is a Brazilian defensive midfielder. He currently plays for Naútico after almost 3 years playing for Cruzeiro.-External links: -References:... |
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| MF | 16 | Bernardo Bernardo Vieira de Souza Bernardo Vieira de Souza, better known as Bernardo is a Brazilian footballer who acts as attacking midfielder. He currently plays for Vasco da Gama, on loan from Cruzeiro.-Career:... |
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| FW | 11 | Thiago Ribeiro Thiago Ribeiro Thiago Ribeiro full name Thiago Ribeiro Cardoso is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Cagliari.-Biography:Born in Pontes Gestal, São Paulo state, Thiago started his career at Rio Branco . He was loaned to Ligue 1 side Bordeaux for 2004–05 season, along with Adonis Soares Pavani. On 1 August... |
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| FW | 18 | Zé Carlos José Carlos Ferreira Filho Zé Carlos full name José Carlos Ferreira Filho is a Brazilian football striker. He currently plays for Criciúma Esporte Clube.-Career:... |
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| Adílson Batista |
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Man of the Match: FábioFábio Deivison Lopes Maciel Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel, simply known as Fábio is a Brazilian footballer who played goalkeeper who plays for Cruzeiro.-Career:... Assistant referees: Pablo Fandiño Mauricio EspinosaFourth official: Martín VázquezMartín Vázquez (referee) Martín Emilio Vázquez Broquetas is an Uruguayan football referee. He has been a FIFA international referee since 2001. He lives in Montevideo. He has refereed games at the 2008 Olympics, Copa Libertadores and qualifiers for 2006 FIFA World Cup and 2010 FIFA World Cup.He was preselected as a... |
Second leg
| style="font-size: 90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> | CRUZEIRO: | |||
| GK | 1 | Fábio Fábio Deivison Lopes Maciel Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel, simply known as Fábio is a Brazilian footballer who played goalkeeper who plays for Cruzeiro.-Career:... |
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| RB | 2 | Jonathan Jonathan Cícero Moreira Jonathan Cícero Moreira or simply Jonathan , is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a right wingback for Italian Serie A club Internazionale.-Cruzeiro:... |
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| DF | 22 | Leonardo Silva Leonardo Fabiano Silva e Silva Leonardo Fabiano Silva e Silva, nicknamed Leonardo Silva is a Brazilian football player for Atlético Mineiro.-Brasiliense:*Brazilian Championship Third Division: 2002... |
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| DF | 4 | Thiago Heleno |
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| LB | 20 | Gérson Magrão Gérson Magrão Gérson Alencar Lima Júnior, known simply as Gérson Magrão is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays as a left wingback for Ukrainian side Dynamo Kyiv.-Career:... |
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| CM | 7 | Marquinhos Paraná Antônio Marcos da Silva Filho Antônio Marcos da Silva Filho known as Marquinhos Paraná or just Marquinhos , is a Brazilian right-back or defensive midfielder. He currently plays for Cruzeiro.-Biography:... |
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| CM | 15 | Henrique Henrique Pacheco Lima Henrique Pacheco de Lima, better known as Henrique, , is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Brazilian Série A club Santos.-Biography:... |
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| PM | 8 | Ramires Ramires Ramires Santos do Nascimento , commonly Ramires and Rambo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chelsea and the Brazilian national side. In 2008, he won a Bronze medal in the XXIX Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China... |
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| AM | 10 | Wagner Wagner Ferreira dos Santos Wágner Ferreira dos Santos , commonly known as Wágner, is a Brazilian football player. He currently plays for Turkish Super League outfit Gaziantepspor.-Club career:... |
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| FW | 9 | Wellington Paulista Wellington Pereira do Nascimento Wellington Pereira do Nascimento known as Wellington Paulista , is a Brazilian footballer. He plays as a Striker... |
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| FW | 25 | Kléber Kléber de Souza Freitas Kléber Giacomace de Souza Freitas, known simply as Kleber is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a Forward.-Career:Kléber signed for FC Dynamo Kyiv from São Paulo in January 2004.... |
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| GK | 12 | Andrey Andrey Nazário Afonso Andrey Nazário Afonso is a Brazilian football goalkeeper.He made his debut with Steaua Bucureşti on the 1st of March, 2007, in the quarter-final cup match against Oţelul Galaţi, when Steaua Bucureşti won 8-7 on penalties. He saved one penalty and was considered the man of the match... |
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| LB | 18 | Athirson Athirson Mazzoli e Oliveira Athirson Mazolli e Oliveira, or simply Athirson is a Brazilian footballer who plays as left back.-Position:Usually a left back, Athirson could also play on the left wing and as an attacking midfielder. He was useful there because of his attacking skills.-Club career:He was born in Rio de Janeiro... |
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| MF | 5 | Fabrício Fabrício de Souza Fabrício de Souza or simply Fabrício , is a Brazilian defensive midfielder. He currently plays for Cruzeiro.-Biography:... |
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| MF | 21 | Fabinho Fábio Alves Félix Fábio Alves Félix or simply Fabinho , is a Brazilian defensive midfielder, born in São Bernardo do Campo, he currently plays for Esporte Clube Bahia.- Career :... |
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| MF | 17 | Elicarlos Elicarlos Souza Santos Elicarlos Souza Santos or simply Elicarlos , is a Brazilian defensive midfielder. He currently plays for Naútico after almost 3 years playing for Cruzeiro.-External links: -References:... |
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| MF | 16 | Bernardo Bernardo Vieira de Souza Bernardo Vieira de Souza, better known as Bernardo is a Brazilian footballer who acts as attacking midfielder. He currently plays for Vasco da Gama, on loan from Cruzeiro.-Career:... |
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| FW | 11 | Thiago Ribeiro Thiago Ribeiro Thiago Ribeiro full name Thiago Ribeiro Cardoso is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Cagliari.-Biography:Born in Pontes Gestal, São Paulo state, Thiago started his career at Rio Branco . He was loaned to Ligue 1 side Bordeaux for 2004–05 season, along with Adonis Soares Pavani. On 1 August... |
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| Manager: | ||||
| Adílson Batista |
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| ESTUDIANTES: | ||||
| GK | 21 | Mariano Andújar Mariano Andújar Mariano Gonzalo Andújar is an Argentine football goalkeeper. He currently plays for Calcio Catania in the Italian Serie A.-Club Atlético Huracán:... |
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| RB | 3 | Christian Cellay Christian Cellay Christian Cellay is an Argentine football defender who currently plays for Estudiantes de La Plata, on loan from Boca Juniors.-Career:... |
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| DF | 14 | Rolando Schiavi Rolando Schiavi Rolando Schiavi is an Argentine football defender. He currently plays for Boca Juniors.-Club career:Schiavi started his career in the lower leagues with Argentino de Rosario, before moving to Argentinos Juniors in 1995. Schiavi played for Argentinos for six years, before joining Boca Juniors... |
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| DF | 2 | Leandro Desábato Leandro Desábato Leandro Desábato , nicknamed Chavo, is an Argentine football defender who plays for Estudiantes de La Plata of the Argentine Primera División.-Club career:... |
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| LB | 16 | Germán Ré Germán Ré Germán David Ré is an Argentine football defender currently playing for Estudiantes de La Plata.- Career :Ré made his debut for Newell's Old Boys in 2002, and went on to make over 150 appearances for the club. In 2004, he was part of the squad that won the 2004 Apertura tournament, playing mostly... |
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| MF | 22 | Rodrigo Braña Rodrigo Braña Rodrigo Braña is an Argentine football midfielder. He currently plays for Estudiantes de La Plata of the Argentine Primera División.-Career:... |
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| MF | 8 | Enzo Pérez |
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| MF | 11 | Juan Sebastián Verón Juan Sebastián Verón Juan Sebastián Verón is an Argentinian professional football player who is the current captain and midfielder for Estudiantes de La Plata in the Argentine Primera División.... |
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| MF | 23 | Leandro Benítez Leandro Benítez Leandro Benítez is an Argentine footballer who plays for Estudiantes de La Plata. He usually plays as a midfielder on the left side of the pitch.-Career:... |
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| FW | 17 | Mauro Boselli Mauro Boselli Mauro Boselli is an Argentine football forward who currently plays for Estudiantes on loan from Wigan Athletic.-Boca Juniors:... |
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| FW | 10 | Gastón Fernández Gastón Fernández Gastón Nicolás Fernández is an Argentine footballer plays for Estudiantes de La Plata.-Club career:Nicknamed La Gata , Fernández began his professional career with River Plate. After a stint with Racing and another season back with River, in 2006 he was loaned to Monterrey... |
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| GK | 25 | Damián Albil Damián Albil Damián Gonzalo Albil is an Argentine football goalkeeper currently playing for Estudiantes de La Plata in the Argentine Primera División.-Career:Albil started his career with Independiente in 2000... |
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| DF | 13 | Juan Díaz Juan Díaz Juan Díaz may refer to:*Juan Díaz Canales, Spanish comics artist*Juan Díaz de Solís, Spanish navigator*Juan Díaz , Mexican-American boxer*Juan Díaz , Cuban baseball player... |
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| DF | 6 | Federico Fernández |
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| MF | 5 | Matías Sánchez Matías Sánchez Matías Ariel Sánchez is an Argentine football centre midfielder. He currently plays for Estudiantes de La Plata of the Argentine Primera División.-Club career:... |
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| MF | 18 | Maximiliano Núñez Maximiliano Núñez Maximiliano Ezequiel Núñez is an Argentine football attacking midfielder who plays for San Martín de San Juan in the Argentine Primera División.-Career:... |
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| FW | 9 | José Luis Calderón José Luis Calderón José Luis Calderón is an Argentine former football striker. He played for 17 years between 1989 and 2006 without winning a trophy, but since then, between the ages of 36 and 39 he won four major championships with three different teams.... |
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| FW | 7 | Juan Salgueiro Juan Manuel Salgueiro Juan Manuel Salgueiro Silva is an Uruguayan football striker who plays for San Lorenzo.-Career:Salgueiro started his professional career with Danubio in Montevideo. He was part of the squad that won the Uruguayan Primera División in 2004... |
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| Manager: | ||||
| Alejandro Sabella Alejandro Sabella Alejandro Sabella is an Argentine football manager and former player. He is currently the coach of the Argentina national football team.-Early career:... |
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Man of the Match: Juan Sebastián VerónJuan Sebastián Verón Juan Sebastián Verón is an Argentinian professional football player who is the current captain and midfielder for Estudiantes de La Plata in the Argentine Primera División.... Assistant referees: Patricio Basualto Francisco MondríaFourth official: Pablo PozoPablo Pozo Pablo Antonio Pozo is a former Chilean football referee. In 2008 Pozo refereed in the Beijing Olympics and the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan. Pozo has also been pre-selected as one of 38 referees from around the world who could possibly referee in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa... |