The Brazilian club defeated Independiente in the penalty shootout of Recop Sudamericana.

Traditionally, in the two-legged confrontation of Recopa Sudamericana, the winner of the Cup Libertadores (Brazilian Gremio) and Copa Sudemericana (Argentine Independiente).

The first duel ended in a draw 1: 1, and in the second team did not score at the gate each other in regular time. Since there is no exit goal in this tournament, the teams determined the best in the penalty shootout.

9 players approached the ball and realized their penalties, but the 10th - 23-year-old striker Martin Benitez - was mistaken, bringing victory to opponents.

Gremio - Independiente 0: 0 (first match 1: 1, penalty 5: 4).