RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Marlon Freitas converted the decisive spot kick as Palmeiras reached the Copa Libertadores final on Wednesday by beating Fluminense 5-3 on penalties.
Midfielder Hercules scored in the 82nd minute at Allianz Parque to give Fluminense a 1-0 lead and level the tie on aggregate.
Nonato missed with Fluminense's fourth attempt of the shootout before Freitas held his nerve to send Palmeiras into the final of South America's premier club competition for the fourth time in seven years.
"I've said before that we might be living through the best moment in the club's history," Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira told a post-match news conference.
"I am no greater than anyone else. I am just one of many that makes this club what it is and it brings me joy to see others winning."
The Brazilian side will play either Flamengo or Estudiantes in the final at Montevideo's Centenario Stadium on November 28. ■
