2012 U-20 Copa Libertadores

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2012 U-20 Copa Libertadores
Copa Libertadores Sub-20 Futuro de América
Tournament details
Host countryPeru
Dates15 June – 1 July 2012 [1]
Teams16 (from 12 confederations)
Venue(s)2 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions Flag of Argentina.svg River Plate (1st title)
Runners-up Flag of Uruguay.svg Defensor Sporting
Third place Flag of Brazil.svg Corinthians
Tournament statistics
Matches played32
Top scorer(s) Flag of Chile.svg Rodrigo Gattas
(with 6 goals)
Best player(s) Flag of Ecuador.svg Juan Cazares
Flag of Peru.svg 2011
Flag of Paraguay.svg 2016

The 2012 U-20 Copa Libertadores (known as the 2012 Copa Movistar Libertadores Sub-20 for sponsorship reasons) was the second edition of this U-20 club competition. Players born on or after 1 January 1992 were eligible to compete. The tournament was played in Lima, Peru.

Contents

Venues

All games were played in Lima at the Estadio Monumental and Estadio Alejandro Villanueva. [1]

Lima
Estadio Monumental
Capacity: 80,093
Estadio Monumental en la final 2009.jpg
Lima
Estadio Alejandro Villanueva
Capacity: 35,000
2011 AL USMP OCC.jpg

Qualification

In addition to the three clubs of the host nation, nine clubs qualified from the remaining nine football associations of CONMEBOL. Also, one team from the Mexican Football Federation and one from the Spanish Football Federation. [2] [3]

AssociationTeamQualification method
Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina
2 berths
Boca Juniors 2011 U-20 Copa Libertadores runner up
River Plate Invitee
Flag of Bolivia.svg Bolivia
1 berth
Blooming 2012 U-20 Torneo Classificatorio champion
Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil
2 berths
Corinthians 2012 U-18 Copa São Paulo champion
América (MG) 2011 Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20 Champion
Flag of Chile.svg Chile
1 berth
Unión Española 2011 U-18 National champion
Flag of Colombia.svg Colombia
1 berth
Junior 2011 U-20 Torneo Postobón champion
Flag of Ecuador.svg Ecuador
1 berth
Independiente del Valle 2011 U-18 Serie A champion
Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico
(CONCACAF)
1 invitee
América 2011 U-20 Torneo Clausura champion
Flag of Paraguay.svg Paraguay
1 berth
Cerro Porteño 2011 U-20 National champion
Flag of Peru.svg Peru
3 berths
Universitario 2011 U-20 Copa Libertadores champion
Alianza Lima 2011 Torneo de Promoción y Reserva champion
Sporting Cristal 2011 U-18 Copa Federación champion
Flag of Uruguay.svg Uruguay
1 berth
Defensor Sporting 2011 U-19 champion
Flag of Venezuela.svg Venezuela
1 berth
Real Esppor 2011 U-20 Torneo Venezolano champion
Flag of Spain.svg Spain
1 berth
Atlético Madrid Invitee

Referees

A referee and an assistant referee from each federation along with two referees and four assistant referee from the host country where chosen for the tournament. [4]

Group stage

The winners and runners-up from each group advanced to the quarterfinals.

Key to colors in group tables
Group winners and runners-up advanced to the quarterfinals

All kick-off times are local (UTC−05:00).

Group A

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1 Flag of Chile.svg Unión Española 321084+47
2 Flag of Peru.svg Universitario 320176+16
3 Flag of Mexico.svg América 311164+24
4 Flag of Venezuela.svg Real Esppor 30031870
Source: [ citation needed ]
15 June 2012 Unión Española Flag of Chile.svg 1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg America Estadio Monumental, Lima
16:00 Bustos Soccerball shade.svg19', pen.' Report Soccerball shade.svg60' CamachoReferee: Néstor Pittana
15 June 2012 Universitario Flag of Peru.svg 2–0 Flag of Venezuela.svg Real Esppor Estadio Monumental, Lima
20:30López Soccerball shade.svg2'
Bejarano Soccerball shade.svg70'
Report Referee: Sandro Ricci
17 June 2012 Universitario Flag of Peru.svg 2–4 Flag of Chile.svg Union Española Estadio Monumental, Lima
18:30Camino Soccerball shade.svg60'
Arnillas Soccerball shade.svg40'
Report Soccerball shade.svg36' Gattas
Soccerball shade.svg51', 77' Bustos
Soccerball shade.svg68' (o.g.) Otarola
Referee: Ulises Mereles
18 June 2012 Real Esppor Flag of Venezuela.svg 0–3 Flag of Mexico.svg America Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, Lima
16:00 Report Soccerball shade.svg44' (pen.), 76' Zúñiga
Soccerball shade.svg81' Cordero
Referee: Diego Lara
21 June 2012 Real Esppor Flag of Venezuela.svg 1–3 Flag of Chile.svg Union Española Estadio Monumental, Lima
16:00Jimenez Soccerball shade.svg24' Report Soccerball shade.svg21', 26', 40' Gattas
21 June 2012 Universitario Flag of Peru.svg 3–2 Flag of Mexico.svg America Estadio Monumental, Lima
20:30Tajima Soccerball shade.svg16'
Rey Soccerball shade.svg21'
Bejarano Soccerball shade.svg80'
Report Soccerball shade.svg39', 47' (pen.) Zúñiga

Group B

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1 Flag of Uruguay.svg Defensor Sporting 321061+57
2 Flag of Peru.svg Alianza Lima 320186+26
3 Flag of Ecuador.svg Independiente del Valle 31023413
4 Flag of Bolivia.svg Blooming 30121761
Source: [ citation needed ]
16 June 2012 Alianza Lima Flag of Peru.svg 5–0 Flag of Bolivia.svg Blooming Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, Lima
18:30Cuba Soccerball shade.svg10'
Mesta Soccerball shade.svg33'
Junior Ponce Soccerball shade.svg44', 57' (pen.)
Cartagena Soccerball shade.svg48'
Report Referee: Adrian Velez
18 June 2012 Blooming Flag of Bolivia.svg 0–0 Flag of Uruguay.svg Defensor Sporting Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, Lima
18:15 Report Referee: Miguel Santivanez
18 June 2012 Alianza Lima Flag of Peru.svg 2–1 Flag of Ecuador.svg Independiente del Valle Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, Lima
20:30Cuba Soccerball shade.svg59', 87' Report Soccerball shade.svg19' Sornoza Referee: Jose Jordan
22 June 2012 Blooming Flag of Bolivia.svg 1–2 Flag of Ecuador.svg Independiente del Valle Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, Lima
16:00Pinto Soccerball shade.svg60' Report Soccerball shade.svg30' Silva
Soccerball shade.svg47' Asprillo
22 June 2012 Alianza Lima Flag of Peru.svg 1–5 Flag of Uruguay.svg Defensor Sporting Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, Lima
20:30Guerrero Soccerball shade.svg63' Report Soccerball shade.svg7' Platero
Soccerball shade.svg14', 80' Gutierrez
Soccerball shade.svg44' De Arrascaeta
Soccerball shade.svg87' Fernandez

Group C

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1 Flag of Paraguay.svg Cerro Porteño 321063+37
2 Flag of Brazil.svg América (MG) 321064+27
3 Flag of Argentina.svg Boca Juniors 310265+13
4 Flag of Peru.svg Sporting Cristal 30032860
Source: [ citation needed ]
16 June 2012 Sporting Cristal Flag of Peru.svg 1–3 Flag of Paraguay.svg Cerro Porteño Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, Lima
14:00Adrianzen Soccerball shade.svg6' Report Soccerball shade.svg21' Romero
Soccerball shade.svg44' Serna
Soccerball shade.svg49' Garcia
Referee: Daniel Fedorczuk
16 June 2012 Boca Juniors Flag of Argentina.svg 2–3 Flag of Brazil.svg América (MG) Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, Lima
16:15Suarez Soccerball shade.svg4'
Fragapane Soccerball shade.svg15'
Report Soccerball shade.svg10' Martinez
Soccerball shade.svg15' Patrick
Soccerball shade.svg40' Anderson
Referee: Marlon Escalante
19 June 2012 América (MG) Flag of Brazil.svg 1–1 Flag of Paraguay.svg Cerro Porteño Estadio Monumental, Lima
16:00Suarez Soccerball shade.svg77' Report Soccerball shade.svg87' Almirón
19 June 2012 Boca Juniors Flag of Argentina.svg 3–0 Flag of Peru.svg Sporting Cristal Estadio Monumental, Lima
20:30Guerra Soccerball shade.svg32', 46'
Palacios Soccerball shade.svg60'
Report
22 June 2012 Boca Juniors Flag of Argentina.svg 1–2 Flag of Paraguay.svg Cerro Porteño Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, Lima
18:15Guerra Soccerball shade.svg13' Report Soccerball shade.svg23' Godoy
Soccerball shade.svg26' Valbuena
23 June 2012 América (MG) Flag of Brazil.svg 2–1 Flag of Peru.svg Sporting Cristal Estadio Monumental, Lima
20:30Patrick Soccerball shade.svg6'
Silas Soccerball shade.svg23'
Report Soccerball shade.svg43' Andrianzen

Group D

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1 Flag of Argentina.svg River Plate 321082+67
2 Flag of Brazil.svg Corinthians 312053+25
3 Flag of Colombia.svg Junior 31024953
4 Flag of Spain.svg Atlético Madrid 30125831
Source: [ citation needed ]
17 June 2012 Corinthians Flag of Brazil.svg 2–0 Flag of Colombia.svg Junior Estadio Monumental, Lima
14:00Michael Soccerball shade.svg5'
Natal Soccerball shade.svg29'
Report Referee: Julio Bascunan
17 June 2012 Atlético Madrid Flag of Spain.svg 1–2 Flag of Argentina.svg River Plate Estadio Monumental, Lima
16:15 Oueslati Soccerball shade.svg88' Report Cazares Soccerball shade.svg60'
Solari Soccerball shade.svg81'
Referee: Henry Gambetta
19 June 2012 Corinthians Flag of Brazil.svg 2–2 Flag of Spain.svg Atlético Madrid Estadio Monumental, Lima
18:15Rodineo Soccerball shade.svg82'
Paulinho Soccerball shade.svg84'
Report Soccerball shade.svg43' Yago
Soccerball shade.svg54' Domenech
Referee: Nestor Pittana
21 June 2012 Junior Flag of Colombia.svg 0–5 Flag of Argentina.svg River Plate Estadio Monumental, Lima
18:15 Report Cazares Soccerball shade.svg34', 84'
Denot Soccerball shade.svg80'
Vila Soccerball shade.svg90', 90+2'
23 June 2012 Corinthians Flag of Brazil.svg 1–1 Flag of Argentina.svg River Plate Estadio Monumental, Lima
18:15Paulinho Soccerball shade.svg30' Report Soccerball shade.svg90' Aguirre

Knockout phase

No extra time, if two teams tied after 90 minutes then there is a penalty shoot-out. [3]

 
QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
 
          
 
25 June – Lima
 
 
Flag of Chile.svg Unión Española 1 (4)
 
28 June – Lima
 
Flag of Peru.svg Alianza Lima 1 (2)
 
Flag of Chile.svg Unión Española 1 (2)
 
25 June – Lima
 
Flag of Uruguay.svg Defensor Sporting 1 (4)
 
Flag of Peru.svg Universitario 0 (2)
 
1 July – Lima
 
Flag of Uruguay.svg Defensor Sporting 0 (4)
 
Flag of Uruguay.svg Defensor Sporting 0
 
26 June – Lima
 
Flag of Argentina.svg River Plate 1
 
Flag of Paraguay.svg Cerro Porteño 0 (1)
 
28 June – Lima
 
Flag of Brazil.svg Corinthians 0 (4)
 
Flag of Brazil.svg Corinthians 0
 
26 June – Lima
 
Flag of Argentina.svg River Plate 2Third place
 
Flag of Brazil.svg América (MG) 0 (5)
 
1 July – Lima
 
Flag of Argentina.svg River Plate 0 (6)
 
Flag of Chile.svg Unión Española 1
 
 
Flag of Brazil.svg Corinthians 2
 

Quarterfinals

25 June 2012 Union Española Flag of Chile.svg 1–1
(4–2 p)
Flag of Peru.svg Alianza Lima Estadio Monumental "U", Lima
17:30Bustos Soccerball shade.svg73' Report Cartagena Soccerball shade.svg13'Referee: Daniel Fedorczuk
Penalties
  • Larenas Soccerball shad check.svg
  • Gattas Soccerball shad check.svg
  • Saavedra Soccerball shad check.svg
  • Donadell Soccerball shad check.svg
  • Soccerball shad check.svg Aparicio
  • Soccerball shad check.svg Guerrero
  • Soccerball shade cross.svg Cuba
  • Soccerball shade cross.svg Vidales
25 June 2012 Universitario Flag of Peru.svg 0–0
(2–4 p)
Flag of Uruguay.svg Defensor Sporting Estadio Monumental "U", Lima
20:15 Report
Penalties
  • Goyoneche Soccerball shad check.svg
  • Arnillas Soccerball shade cross.svg
  • Lopez Soccerball shad check.svg
  • Gonzales Soccerball shade cross.svg
  • Soccerball shad check.svg Malvino
  • Soccerball shad check.svg Zeballos
  • Soccerball shad check.svg Gutierrez
  • Soccerball shad check.svg Foliados
26 June 2012 Cerro Porteño Flag of Paraguay.svg 0–0
(1–4 p)
Flag of Brazil.svg Corinthians Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, Lima
17:30 Report
Penalties
  • Serna Soccerball shade cross.svg
  • Garcia Soccerball shad check.svg
  • Romero Soccerball shade cross.svg
  • Soccerball shad check.svg Denner
  • Soccerball shad check.svg Natal
  • Soccerball shad check.svg Nick
  • Soccerball shad check.svg Edilson
26 June 2012 América (MG) Flag of Brazil.svg 0–0
(5–6 p)
Flag of Argentina.svg River Plate Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, Lima
19:45 Report
Penalties
  • Patrick Soccerball shad check.svg
  • China Soccerball shad check.svg
  • Lemos Soccerball shad check.svg
  • Vitinho Soccerball shad check.svg
  • Anderson Soccerball shade cross.svg
  • Bene Soccerball shad check.svg
  • Bruno Soccerball shade cross.svg

Semifinals

28 June 2012 Union Española Flag of Chile.svg 1–1
(1–3 p)
Flag of Uruguay.svg Defensor Sporting Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, Lima
17:45 Gattas Soccerball shade.svg59' Report Soccerball shade.svg45' De Arrascaeta
Penalties
  • Larenas Soccerball shade cross.svg
  • Gattas Soccerball shade cross.svg
  • Saavedra Soccerball shad check.svg
  • Donadell Soccerball shade cross.svg
  • Soccerball shad check.svg Malvino
  • Soccerball shad check.svg Zeballos
  • Soccerball shad check.svg Gutierrez
28 June 2012 Corinthians Flag of Brazil.svg 0–2 Flag of Argentina.svg River Plate Estadio Monumental "U", Lima
20:00 Report Cazares Soccerball shade.svg21'
Gomez Soccerball shade.svg34'

Third-place match

Final

Final standings

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Flag of Argentina.svg River Plate 6420112+911
2 Flag of Uruguay.svg Defensor Sporting 623173+47
Eliminated in the Semi-finals
3 Flag of Brazil.svg Corinthians 623174+29
4 Flag of Chile.svg Unión Española 6231118+38
Eliminated in the Quarterfinals
5 Flag of Paraguay.svg Cerro Porteño 422063+37
6 Flag of Brazil.svg América (MG) 422064+27
7 Flag of Peru.svg Alianza Lima 421197+26
8 Flag of Peru.svg Universitario 421176+16
Eliminated in the First Stage
9 Flag of Mexico.svg América 311164+24
10 Flag of Argentina.svg Boca Juniors 310265+13
11 Flag of Ecuador.svg Independiente del Valle 310234-13
12 Flag of Colombia.svg Junior 310249-53
13 Flag of Spain.svg Atlético Madrid 301258-31
14 Flag of Bolivia.svg Blooming 301217-61
15 Flag of Peru.svg Sporting Cristal 300328-60
16 Flag of Venezuela.svg Real Esppor 300318-70

Scorers

References

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  2. "La Copa Libertadores Sub-20 2012 tiene fixture" (in Spanish). conmebol.com. 29 May 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
  3. 1 2 "Jóvenes pasiones" (in Spanish). dechalaca.com. 15 June 2012. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
  4. "CONMEBOL: ÁRBITROS PARA COPA LIBERTADORES SUB-20 PERÚ 2012" (in Spanish). arbitrosperuanos.com. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2012.