Athletico Paranaense come from behind to eliminate reigning Copa Libertadores champions Palmeiras

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A dramatic late comeback was needed for Athletico Paranaense to book their spot in their second-ever Copa Libertadores final, securing a 2-2 draw away at Palmeiras after a 1-0 win at home in the first leg.Palmeiras controlled the first leg, Zach Pascal Jersey finishing with 63 per cent of the po se sion while Athletico scored from their only shot on target, so when Gustavo Scarpa equalised on aggregate le s than three minutes into the second leg, it appeared the reigning back-to-back champions would run away with the tie.With 11 shots to three in the first half, it was all Palmeiras in front of their home fans until a VAR review deemed centre-back Murilo Cerqueiras challenge worthy of a straight red card.Everything changed after half-time, as it was now Ben Banogu Jersey Athletico controlling 62 per cent of the ball and dictating play, but in the 55th minute Palmeiras took control as Gustavo Gomez found the back of the net to make it 2-0, and 2-1 on aggregate.Needing goals, Athletico subbed on Pablo, who paid immediate dividends when he scored one minute after his arrival in the 64th minute.Pablo then turned distributor for Bobby Okereke Jersey the decisive strike, finding David Terans in the 85th minute to stick a dagger into home fans and secure the 3-2 aggregate victory.It will be Athleticos first appearance in the final since 2005, where they lost to Sao Paulo.
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