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The match was the first between the sides since all but three
of the Brazilian team and their staff perished as their plane
crashed on approach to Medellin last year.
Only six of the 77 on board survived the crash.
Organizers laid on pre-match shows and post-match fireworks for
Tuesday's clash, which was billed as 'The Gratitude Game'.
Fans also launched one minute's applause in the 71st minute of
the game to commemorate those who died.
The home fans, eager to repay the support given to their players
and staff in Colombia immediately after the accident, also
applauded the visitors' goal, a stunning 25-yard equalizer from
Macnelly Torres in the second half.
The home side had gone 1-0 up through a Reinaldo penalty after
23 minutes before Torres equalized 13 minutes into the second
half.
Chapecoense regained the lead with a header from substitute Luiz
Antonio 17 minutes from time.
The return leg is scheduled for May 10 in Medellin.
(Reporting by Andrew Downie; Editing by Greg Stutchbury)
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