RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazil international midfielder Thiago Neves converted the decisive spot-kick as Cruzeiro won their fifth Copa do Brasil title by defeating Flamengo in a dramatic penalty shootout.
The teams drew 0-0 at the end of normal time at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte following their 1-1 draw in the first leg.
Leo, Juan, Hudson, Diego and Neves all held their nerve from the spot, making former Atletico Madrid midfielder Diego pay for his team's only miss.
"I asked to take that last penalty," Neves told TV Globo after the match. "It's a big responsibility but I felt ready for the challenge. Thankfully it went in."
It was Cruzeiro fifth Copa do Brasil title and guarantees them a berth in next year's Copa Libertadores, South America's top club competition.
