RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Anthony Landazuri converted the decisive spot-kick as Ecuador's Independiente del Valle secured their first Recopa Sudamericana title on Tuesday by beating Brazilian side Flamengo 5-4 on penalties.
Landazuri held his nerve with his team's fifth attempt of the shootout after Giorgian de Arrascaeta's opening effort was saved by Moises Ramirez.
Independiente del Valle entered the match with a 1-0 advantage after the first leg.
De Arrascaeta had put his team on level terms with a slick first-time finish after Everton Cebolinha's cross from the left flank in the 96th minute.
The Recopa Sudamericana pits the winners of the Copa Libertadores against the reigning Copa Sudamericana challenges. Enditem
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