Confirmed: Only five of 81 people survived from plane crash with Brazilian players

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According to British television Sky Sport, which refers to the report of the Colombian police, 76 people have died as a result of the crash.

In the plane where also Chapocoenses players from Brazil and staff that represent the number of 72 persons while nine people were of the crew, reports Telegraph.

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Chapocoenses team needed to play on Wednesday with Colombian club Atletico Nacional in the final South American Cup.

Otherwise, this is the first time that Brazilian team reaches such a final since 1973 when it was founded as a club while two years ago they were  promoted in the first Brazilian division.

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