1985 Copa Libertadores finals
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The 1985 Copa Libertadores de América finals was the final contested by Argentinian club Argentinos Juniors and Colombian América de Cali. The first leg of the tie was played on 17 October at Estádio Monumental, the second leg played on 22 October at Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero, and the playoff on 24 October at Defensores del Chaco.[1]
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Event | 1985 Copa Libertadores | ||||||
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2–2 on points Tied after a play-off Argentinos Juniors won 5–4 on penalties | |||||||
First leg | |||||||
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Date | 17 October 1985 | ||||||
Venue | Monumental, Buenos Aires | ||||||
Referee | Juan F. Escobar (Paraguay) | ||||||
Attendance | 50,000 | ||||||
Second leg | |||||||
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Date | 22 October 1985 | ||||||
Venue | Pascual Guerrero, Cali | ||||||
Referee | Luis Félix (Brazil) | ||||||
Attendance | 35,350 | ||||||
Play-off | |||||||
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After extra time | |||||||
Date | 24 October 1985 (1985-10-24) | ||||||
Venue | Defensores del Chaco, Asunción | ||||||
Referee | Hernán Silva (Chile) | ||||||
Attendance | 25,000 | ||||||
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After both teams won one game each (by the same score, 1–0), Argentinos Juniors finally crowned champion in the playoff match held in Asunción. The Argentine side defeated América 5–4 via penalty shoot-out, therefore winning their first Copa Libertadores title.[2][3]