Atletico Mineiro clinch their first Copa do Brasil title

Atletico Mineiro clinch their first Copa do Brasil title
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Atletico Mineiro clinched their first Copa do Brasil title by defeating local rivals Cruziero 3-0 on aggregate in the two-legged final.

Brazil international striker Diego Tardelli struck in first half to hand Atletico a 1-0 victory in Wednesday's deciding match at the Mineirao stadium Wednesday, reports Xinhua.

It was the first time the two Belo Horizonte teams met to decide a national title.

The hosts were reduced to 10 men when leandro Donizete was shown a red card for a crude challenge on Dagoberto with six minutes remaining.

But it had little impact on the final result as levir Culpi's team secured a berth in next year's Copa libertadores - South America's elite club competition.

Cruzeiro, who were aiming for their fifth Copa do Brasil trophy, secured their second straight Brazilian Serie A title with two matches remaining last Sunday.

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