One year on from tragic place crash, Chapecoense celebrate as late goal clinches Copa Libertadores berth

Chapecoense have achieved their best ever position in the Brazilian league, one year after a plane crash killed all but three of their squad.

One year on from tragic place crash, Chapecoense celebrate as late goal clinches Copa Libertadores berth

Chapecoense have achieved their best ever position in the Brazilian league to earn their place in the Copa Libertadores qualifying rounds, one year after a plane crash killed all but three of their squad, writes Stephen Barry.

The Brazilian club needed a win to secure eighth place in the Serie A, but were tied 1-1 with relegation candidates Coritiba deep in injury time.

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