Atletico Miniero were crowned Copa Libertadores Champion for the first time after beating Paraguayan opponents Olimpia in penalties.

After a 2-0 deficit in the first leg in Asuncion, the Brazilian side, coached by Cuca, managed to wipe out their deficit inside 90 minutes thanks to goals from Jo and Leandro Silva.

Following a goalless extra time period they then edged the shoot-out 4-3,prompting scenes of jubilations in the camp, with former Ac Milan and Barcelona playmaker, Ronaldinho, saying" I came back to Brazil for this"

The opening goal came in the second minutes of the second half as Ronaldinho,crossed and Wilson Pittoni failed to clear properly,allowing Jo to beat Martin Silva. 

A header from the same player was kept out by Silva following a Ronaldinho free kick, and Olimpia's hopes were hit when defender Julio Menzor was given a marching order with six minutes remaining.

In the Shoot-out Aletico Miniero's Alecsandro, Guilherme, Jo and Leandro Silva all converted, while goalkeeper Victor saved Miranda's opening attempt that put Olimpia in trouble.

The title was decided with Gimenez hit the post from Olimpia's fifth as Atletico Miniero earned a place in the Fifa Club World Cup to be played in Morroco in December.