The 2012 Copa Libertadores Femenina was the fourth edition of the Copa Libertadores Femenina, CONMEBOL's premier annual international women's football club tournament. São José were the defending champions.[1]
On 28 September 2012 it was confirmed that all matches were to be played in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil.[2]
Colo Colo won the title after a penalty shootout in the final, and became the first non-Brazilian team to win the tournament. The top-scorer award was given to Cristiane for a second time and the best player award was won by Karen Araya from Colo Colo.[3]
Qualification and format
The format was the same as in 2011 with twelve teams divided into three groups of four teams. The group winners and best second-placed team advanced to the semi-finals.[2]
The group winner and the best runners-up advanced to the semifinals. The draw was held on 9 October 2012.[14] A list of fixtures was announced on 10 October 2012.[15]
Key to colors in group tables
Group winners and runners-up advanced to the semi-finals
Tie-breaker in case of equal points is:
Goal difference
Goals scored
Match between tied teams
If still tied the organisers may decide how to proceed. In case two team are tied after having played each other the last matchday, the tie is decided by a penalty shootout.
Per draw Group A and B winners met with the best second-place finisher meeting Group C winner in the semi-finals. Should however two Brazilian teams advance to the semi-finals, those two would play each other regardless.[14]