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, between Brazilian sides

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group stage.

Venue

Teams

Road to the final

''Note: In all scores below, the score of the home team is given first.''

Match

Summary

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, Bruno Henrique (Flamengo),

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(Athletico Paranaense) were ruled out of the final due to injuries.

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got the only goal of the game in added time in the first half when he side-footed in a low cross from the right at the far post.

Details

References

External links

CONMEBOL.com
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