Argentinian club Estudiantes de La Plata have won the 2009 Copa Libertadores, making them club champions of South America. They beat Brazilian side Cruzeiro 2-1 away in the second leg of the final, winning 2-1 on aggregate after the first leg in La Plata was goalless.In the second leg, home side Cruzeiro took the lead when Henrique's shot deflected of an Estudiantes defender & went into the goal. Estudiantes equalised just 5 minutes when forward Gaston Fernandez tapped in from close range after a cross from right-back Cristian Cellay went pass Cruzeiro's keeper. Fellow forward Mauro Boselli headed in the winner of a corner by veteran midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron. Boselli is the top scorer in this season's Copa Libertadores with 8 goals.
Winning the tournament meant a lot for Juan Sebastian Veron, who previously played for clubs in Italy (Sampdoria, Parma & Lazio) & England (Manchester United & Chelsea). His father, Juan Ramon Veron, also won the trophy with Estudiantes 3 years in a row between 1968 & 1970.
Congratulations go to Estudiantes, who have done Argentinian football proud with their triumph. By winning the 2009 Copa Libertadores, Estudiantes gets to represent South America in the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi at the end of this year.
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