Barbosa fires Flamengo to last gasp Copa Libertadores triumphGabriel Barbosa late double snatched the Copa Libertadores for Flamengo. LIMA: Flamengo came back from the dead to break the hearts of holders River Plate and win the Copa Libertadores in Lima on Saturday with a thrilling late brace from Gabriel Barbosa that decided the final 2-1 at the death. After turning the game on its head in a frantic finale, Barbosa then got sent off along with River's Ezequiel Palacios. River had never looked like relinquishing their lead against the surprisingly slugglish Brazilians after Borre had put them ahead. Flamengo's first Copa Libertadores victory in 38 years mean they will go to the Club World Cup in December.

Source: Bangkok Post November 23, 2019 23:15 UTC