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Chapecoense 2 Atletico Nacional 1: Emotional win for tragedy-hit hosts

Chapecoense recorded an emotional 2-1 win over Atletico Nacional in the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana on Tuesday.

Substitute Luiz Otavio scored the winner at Arena Conda to see the tragedy-hit Brazilian side to their victory.

Chapecoense were crowned Copa Sudamericana winners at Atletico's request, after a plane carrying their players and staff to the first leg of the final against the Colombian side in Medellin crashed, killing 71 people.

The three surviving players – Alan Ruschel, Jakson Follmann and Neto – were presented to the crowd before the clash in emotional scenes.

The hosts took the lead in the 24th minute, Reinaldo converting from the penalty spot after a handball in the area.

Torres levelled for the Colombian outfit just before the hour-mark, turning and firing a 25-yard effort into the top corner, with Artur Moraes unable to keep it out despite getting a hand on the strike.

But Chapecoense would find a winner through Otavio, who headed in a Reinaldo corner in the 74th minute.

The second leg will be played in Medellin on May 10.