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Highlights: 2010 Copa Sudamericana final, Goiás vs Independiente
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| Independiente celebrate their first international title in 15 years and their first major honour of any description since 2002 |
Goiás were relegated from the Brazilian Serie A before the second leg of their semi-final against Palmeiras which they won 2-1 to progress to the final on away goals. Independiente also progressed on away goals after four goals apiece in their semi-final against holders Liga de Quito.
Goiás vs Independiente (1st leg)
The first leg of the final in Goiânia was far from a classic encounter, both teams showed the kind of form their fans have had to endure all season in their respective leagues, however Goias made the best of the home advantage and some shambolic defending from the visitors to score two goals in the first 21 minutes. The goals were scored by Rafael Moura and Otacilio Neta.
Independiente tried to fight back in the second half but their chances of cutting the deficit were badly damaged when Andrés Silvera got himself sent off for violent conduct after 57 minutes. From that point onwards Independiente did well to keep the pressure on Goiás and prevent the Brazilians from extending their lead, however they will be far from happy to be going into the second leg two goals down and without any of the useful away goals they have relied upon to progress in previous rounds.
Independiente vs Goiás (2st leg)
The second leg of the Copa Sudamericana final finished 3-1 to Independiente with all of the goals coming in a mad 15 minute spell in the first half. Julián Velázquez put the home team ahead on 19 minutes but on 22 minutes Rafael Moura scored for Goiás to restore their two goal advantage. Facundo Parra then scored two goals for Independiente on 26 and 34 minutes. Parra volleyed his second goal and the vital equaliser while sitting on the ground.
In the second half both sides continued to attack but Goiás looked the better passing side and the most likely to score for long spells, they did manage to hit the net but the goal was ruled out by a debatable offside decision. After 90 minutes the game went to extra time since away goals don't count in the final to Independiente's advantage.
Extra time was also goalless despite Rafael Moura hitting the post for Goiás meaning that the 2010 Copa Sudamericana final was the first to be decided on penalties. Independiente scored all five of their penalties to win the tournament, Goiás miss came from 2nd half substitute Felipe who hit the post.
Independiente won the tournament with a decidedly average run of results, of their ten games they won 4, drew 3 and lost 3. The only tie they won outright under the competition rules was their first tie against Argentinos Juniors, they beat Defensor Sporting Club on goal difference and progressed through the next two rounds on away goals before winning the final on penalties.
Despite winning the tournament with a rather average run of results, CONMEBOL will be relieved that Independiente are the champions, which means that the South American confederation will avoid the embarrassment of seeing a 2nd division side gain automatic entry into the prestigious Copa Libertadores tournament next year.
Video compilation of Independiente's championship campaign.
| 01-12-10 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Goiás (Bra) | 2-0 | Independiente (Arg) |
| 08-12-10 | ||
| Independiente (Arg) | 3-1 | Goiás (Bra) |
| Winner: Independiente (5-3 on penalties) | ||
For more South American football highlights, including the Argentine & Brazilian leagues, the pick of the rest and other international tournaments:
Facundo Parra, sit down volley against Goiás
On 8 December 2010 Argentine side Independiente hosted Goiás from Brazil in the final of the 2010 Copa Sudamericiana. The home team needed to win by at least two goals after losing the first leg 2-0 in Brazil. All of the goals came in a hectic 15 minute spell in the first half, Facundo Parra made the score 3-1 with this unusual lying down volley.
The game finished 3-3 and went to extra time and then penalties which Independiente won to claim their first international trophy in 15 years.
Neymar 7 minute hat-trick vs Goiás, Brasileirão 2010
On 21 November Brazilian side Goiás faced a must win game against Santos in the 36th round of the Brasileirão 2010, without a win they were certain to be relegated. After 11 minutes things were looking good for the home team, they had established a 1-0 lead and looked like extending Santos' run of 6 games without a win.
Danilo equalised for Santos after 19 minutes but Goiás still had a chance of saving themselves until the referee awarded Santos a penalty. Brazil's latest wonder kid 18 year old Neymar scored it on 75 minutes and by the 82nd minute he had completed his hat-trick to make the score 1-4 and Goias were relegated to Serie B.
Luiz Felipe Scolari hit by radio thrown from crowd
Luiz Felipe Scolari would have been well chuffed with his side Palmeiras' 0-1 away win against Goiás in the semi-finals of the 2010 Copa Sudamericana thanks to this brilliant strike from Marcos Assunção. He seemed less chuffed to be hit by a portable radio thrown from the Goiás fans given his reaction.
For more crazy South American football check out the rest of the Cosas locas series.
Golazo: Marcos Assunção, Goiás vs Palmeiras, Copa Sudmaericana 2010
On 17 November 2010 two Brazilian sides, Goiás and Palmeiras met in the first leg of the of the Copa Sudamericana 2010 semi-finals. There was only one goal in the game but it was a scorcher, at the start of the 2nd half Goiás allowed Marcos Assunção far too much time and space so he unleashed a blistering shot to give Luiz Felipe Scolari's team a vital 1-0 advantage going into the 2nd leg.
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