He subdued Boca Juniors, won the Copa Libertadores and Fluminense made history!

The Rio de Janeiro celebrates, the Fluminense she is the first time in the history of Latin America champion!

Fernando Diniz’s team completed the miracle at the historic “Maracana” by winning 2-1 in extra time, fighting until the end, Boca Juniors and won his title Copa Libertadores for 2023, in an unforgettable final with an impressive atmosphere and exchanges of emotions on both sides.

The Latin American madness prevailed throughout the 120 minutes of the match, with “Flu” opening the scoring with Canoewhile the Argentine team brought the game into balance with his impressive goal Advincula. The final was decided in overtime, where the two teams were left with one less player, but the Kennedy in the 99th minute he redeemed Fluminense, causing the… earthquake in “Maracana”.

Great moments after the game ended, with the 40-year-old Felipe Melo and the holder of five Champions Leagues, Marceloto burst into tears of joy, while the Boca players were inconsolable in a contrast of emotions that only football can provide.

The match:

Amazing images during the national anthems, with the Felipe Melo to burst into tears. The start of the grand final had, as expected, a lot of duels, tension and plenty of tactics. Fluminense had the possession and tried to balance that tempo, but Boca were closing the lanes properly and not allowing them to find the big phase that would lead them to a goal.

In the 14th minute, Cano headed close to the penalty spot after being fouled, but Romero said no, in the first good moment of the match. A minute later (15′) it was the moment for the Argentines to threaten, after o Merediel with great energy he found space, finished from the sideline, with Fabio making an impressive move.

Then one team overpowered the other, with hard markings playing a leading role. However, in the 36th minute, Fluminense took advantage of their enormous quality in the attacking part and opened the scoring. Keno in a very nice way saw him Canoewho with an excellent finish beat Romero and sent the ball to the left of his match for 1-0, which caused the… earthquake in the “Maracana”!

In the 41st minute, Marcelo tried to threaten with a shot, but it went over the bar, with the half ending with the Brazilian side in front. In the 52nd minute, Felipe Melo was injured and replaced, with the 40-year-old having a good presence up until that point against the Cavani and Merediel.

Boca then increased their pressure, they were in the “Flu” area and in the 72nd Louis Advincula with a terrific goal he brought the final in balance for 1-1. At the end of the regular season, the two teams emphasized the protection of the backs and before the end of the 90 minutes the Diogo Barbosa he tried to threaten but sent the ball out in the four-four from a lateral position.

In overtime and specifically in the 99th minute John Kennedy with a perfect finish he beat Romero to make it 2-1, putting Fluminense back in front, however, the Brazilian received a second yellow card and was sent off for the wild celebrations.

The Argentines did not manage to take advantage of the numerical advantage, as in the delays of the 1st part of extra time the Frank Fabra he slapped a “Flu” player and was sent off with a straight red card.

In the end Boca Juniors tried to find the goal that would send the match to penalties without success and the final whistle found the Fluminense for the first time in the history of the Latin American champion.

Boca Juniors: Romero, Advincula, Figal (113′ Valdes), Valentini, Fabra, Medina (106′ Tamborda), G. Fernandes, E. Fernandes (106′ Saraci), Barco (78′ Langoni), Merediel (91′ Hanson), Cavani (78′ Benedetto)

Fluminense: Fabio, Xavier (85′ Gouga), Nino, Melo (52′ Marlon), Marcelo (80′ Barbosa), Martinelli (80′ Lima), Andre, Arias, Ganso (81′ Kennedy), Keno (103′ Braz), Canoe