Fluminense vs Boca Juniors: A historic Copa Libertadores final
The Brazilian club Fluminense wrote a new page in its history by winning the first Copa Libertadores of its existence, in a thrilling final against the Argentine team Boca Juniors. The clash on the pitch at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro kept all its promises, with twists and turns and moments of grace.
It was Fluminense’s Argentine veteran, German Cano, who opened the scoring in the 36th minute by heading in a perfectly measured cross from Keno. This goal allowed Cano to score his thirteenth goal of the competition, at the age of 35. The Boca Juniors players reacted and equalized in the 73rd minute thanks to a superb curling strike from the Peruvian right back, Luis Advincula.
The suspense was at its peak, and overtime was needed to decide between the two teams. It was in the 99th minute that Fluminense’s young prodigy, John Kennedy, scored the winning goal. Unfortunately for him, he was sent off after celebrating his goal excessively with the fans. But that did not dampen the joy of the Fluminense players, who ultimately won the match with a final score of 2-1.
This victory is historic for Fluminense, which succeeds its great rival, Flamengo, champion of the Copa Libertadores in 2022. It is also a new blow for Boca Juniors, who lose a sixth final of this competition, thus equaling the record from the Argentine club Independiente. Despite the disappointment, the Boca Juniors players can be proud of their journey, which took them to the final.
This final was also marked by the presence of two former stars of European football. Edinson Cavani, former Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain scorer, was part of the Boca Juniors team, while Marcelo, former Real Madrid defender, defended the colors of Fluminense. Their experience and quality of play were an asset to their respective teams.
This victory for Fluminense is a source of pride for Brazilian football, which is once again making headlines on the continental scene. This demonstrates the level of competitiveness of the Copa Libertadores and the importance of this competition for South American clubs. Hopefully this victory will inspire other Brazilian teams to fight to reach this peak.
In conclusion, Fluminense’s victory in the Copa Libertadores final against Boca Juniors will remain engraved in the club’s history. This is proof of the determination and quality of play of this Brazilian team. Congratulations to Fluminense and see you for new emotions during the next edition of the Copa Libertadores.