Overview

• Fluminense won the Copa Libertadores for the first time in its history, defeating Boca Juniors 2-1 in extra time at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
• Argentinian forward German Cano opened the scoring for Fluminense in the first half, followed by the decisive goal by substitute John Kennedy during extra time.
• Both teams finished the game with 10 men after John Kennedy was sent off for excessive celebration following his goal, and Boca Juniors' Frank Fabra was dismissed for slapping Fluminense captain Nino.
• This victory marks the fifth consecutive triumph for Brazilian teams in the Copa Libertadores, South America's most prestigious club football competition.
• Fluminense's victory came under the leadership of Fernando Diniz, who is also Brazil's interim coach, and managed to deliver the elusive trophy for a team that lost the 2008 final.