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Monday 22 March 2021, 03:02

Ferroviaria double up to be crowned Libertadores queens

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - MARCH 21: Players of Ferroviaria celebrates with the trophy after 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)
  • 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.