Copa Sudamericana

Sao Paulo reaches Copa finals

November 28, 2012
By Press Association

Brazilian giants Sao Paulo booked a berth in the Copa Sudamericana finals with a goalless draw against Chile's Universidad Catolica.

The 1-1 first-leg draw in Santiago was enough for Ney Franco's side to reach the showpiece on away goals.

Sao Paulo's reward is a final match-up against Millonarios of Colombia or Argentinian outfit Tigre, who shared a goalless first leg.

Jadson and the lively Luis Fabiano both had chances to break the deadlock for Sao Paulo before half-time but failed to convert.

Luis Fabiano saw another late effort saved but Catolica failed to really threaten at the other end.

Reflecting on the game, Jadson said: "Tonight it was a tough game. All of us fought for all the match. I had three opportunities. The team had several more. However, all of us are celebrating. Now it's time to play well in the finals."