The 2012 Copa Libertadores Femenina was the fourth edition of the

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's premier annual international women's football club tournament. São José were the defending champions.

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won the title after a penalty shootout in the final, and became the first non-Brazilian team to win the tournament. The topscorer award was given to Cristiane for a second time and the best player award was won by Karen Araya from Colo Colo. On 28 September 2012 it was confirmed that all matches were to be played in the state of

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, Brazil.

Qualification and format

The format is the same as in 2011 with twelve teams being divided in three groups of four teams. The group winners and best second-placed team advance to the semi-finals.

Venues

Three cities host matches in this year's edition:

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, Vitória and Caruaru. Brazil State Pernambuco

First stage

The group winner and the best runners-up advanced to the semifinals. The draw was held on 9 October 2012. A list of fixtures was announced on 10 October 2012. Tie-breaker in case of equal points is: # Goal difference # Goals scored # Match between tied teams If still tied the organisers may decide how to proceed. In case two team are tied after having played each other the last matchday, the tie is decided by a penalty shootout. All times are

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, UTC-03.

Group A

Group A is played in

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Group B

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Group C

Group C is played in

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Ranking of second place-finishers

In the ranking of group runners-ups all matches do count towards the ranking.

Final stages

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Per draw Group A and B winners met with the best second-place finisher meeting Group C winner in the semi-finals. Should however two Brazilian teams advance to the semi-finals, those two would play each other regardless.

Semifinals

Third Place Match

Final

Top goalscorers

References

External links

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