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Copa Libertadores Final: Ten-Man Botafogo Beat Atletico Mineiro 3-1 To Lift Title

Botafogo overcame playing with 10 men to win its first Copa Libertadores title after beating fellow Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro 3-1 in the final at Monumental de Nunez Stadium on Saturday. After just 30 seconds, midfielder Gregore, one of Botafogo라이브 바카라 best players, hit the head of Fausto Vera with his foot and was given a straight red card. Winger Luiz Henrique scored first in the 35th minute from close range, and was fouled for the penalty shot converted by Alex Telles in the 44th. Eduardo Vargas headed Mineiro라이브 바카라 only goal in the 46th while Junior Santos, the top scorer in the Copa Libertadores with 10 goals, capped Botafogo라이브 바카라 historic night with the third in injury time.

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Copa Libertadores Final: Players of Brazil's Botafogo hold up the trophy | Photo: AP/Ignacio Amiconi

Players of Brazil's Botafogo hold up the trophy as they celebrate after winning the Copa Libertadores final soccer match against Brazil's Atletico Mineiro at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Copa Libertadores Final: Players of Botafogo celebrate after beating Atletico Mineiro | Photo: AP/Gustavo Garello

Players of Brazil's Botafogo celebrate after beating Brazil's Atletico Mineiro in the final soccer match of a Copa Libertadores at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Copa Libertadores Final Botafogo vs Atletico Mineiro football gallery:  Luiz Henrique
Copa Libertadores Final: Igor Jesus of Brazil's Botafogo, left, and teammate Luiz Henrique kiss the trophy | Photo: AP/Ignacio Amiconi

Igor Jesus of Brazil's Botafogo, left, and teammate Luiz Henrique kiss the trophy as they celebrate after winning the Copa Libertadores final soccer match against Brazil's Atletico Mineiro at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Copa Libertadores Final Botafogo vs Atletico Mineiro football gallery:  Junior Santos
Copa Libertadores Final: Junior Santos of Botafogo, right, scores his his side's third goal | Photo: AP/Natacha Pisarenko

Junior Santos of Brazil's Botafogo, right, scores his his side's third goal against Brazil's Atletico Mineiro during a Copa Libertadores final soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Copa Libertadores Final Botafogo vs Atletico Mineiro football gallery: Eduardo Vargas
Copa Libertadores Final: Eduardo Vargas of Brazil's Atletico Mineiro kicks the ball | Photo: AP/Natacha Pisarenko

Eduardo Vargas of Brazil's Atletico Mineiro kicks the ball in an unsuccessful attempt to score during a Copa Libertadores final soccer match against Brazil's Botafogo at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Copa Libertadores Final: Guilherme Arana of Atletico Mineiro, left, and Igor Jesus of Botafogo battle for the ball | Photo: AP/Natacha Pisarenko

Guilherme Arana of Brazil's Atletico Mineiro, left, and Igor Jesus of Brazil's Botafogo battle for the ball during a Copa Libertadores final soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Copa Libertadores Final: Adryelson of Botafogo, left, controls the ball as challenged by Eduardo Vargas of Atletico Mineiro | Photo: AP/Natacha Pisarenko

Adryelson of Brazil's Botafogo, left, controls the ball as challenged by Eduardo Vargas of Brazil's Atletico Mineiro during a Copa Libertadores final soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Copa Libertadores Final Botafogo vs Atletico Mineiro football gallery: Eduardo Vargas
Copa Libertadores Final: Eduardo Vargas of Atletico Mineiro celebrates after scoring his side's first goal | Photo: AP/Natacha Pisarenko

Eduardo Vargas of Brazil's Atletico Mineiro, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's first goal against Brazil's Botafogo during a Copa Libertadores final soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Copa Libertadores Final Botafogo vs Atletico Mineiro football gallery: Luiz Henrique
Copa Libertadores Final: Luiz Henrique of Botafogo, right. is fouled by goalkeeper Everson of Atletico Mineiro | Photo: AP//Natacha Pisarenko

Luiz Henrique of Brazil's Botafogo, right. is fouled by goalkeeper Everson of Brazil's Atletico Mineiro inside the penalty area during a Copa Libertadores final soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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