RIO DE JANEIRO: Late substitute John Kennedy scored in extra-time as Brazil’s Fluminense claimed their first Copa Libertadores title with a 2-1 victory over Argentine side Boca Juniors. Kennedy put the hosts ahead in the 99th minute after Boca defender Luis Advincula had canceled out German Cano’s opener at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium on Saturday.
Cano opened the scoring by meeting Keno’s cross from the right flank with a low first-time finish into the far corner. It was the Argentine striker’s 13th goal in 12 games during this Libertadores campaign.
The visitors equalized when Advincula cut onto his left-foot and sent a left-footed drive from outside the 18-yard box beyond a fully stretched Fabio Maciel.
With the game forced into extra-time, Fluminense regained the advantage through Kennedy. IANS
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