Cruzeiro and Flamengo Share Points in Copa Libertadores Round of 16 First Leg
Cruzeiro and Flamengo ended in a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16.
The match, held at Mineirão on Wednesday, featured all goals in the second half.
Keny Arroyo struck first with a stunning individual effort, while Lucas Paquetá equalized by capitalizing on a rebound from a free kick.
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The teams will meet again for the return leg next Wednesday at the Maracanã to determine who advances to the quarterfinals.
See the goals from the match below:
The Match
The action was intense from the start, as both teams generated significant scoring opportunities.
However, the real excitement unfolded after halftime.
Keny Arroyo netted the opening goal early in the second half, dazzling Samuel Lino with a brilliant dribble before slotting the ball into the top corner, leaving goalkeeper Rossi without a chance.
Flamengo responded in the 67th minute from a set-piece play.
Following a free kick into the box, Leo Ortiz’s header struck the post. Lucas Paquetá was quick to react and sent the rebound into the net.
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Cruzeiro and Flamengo drew in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16.
This Wednesday’s match (12) at Mineirão had all its goals scored in the second half.
Arroyo opened the scoring with a brilliant individual play, and Lucas Paquetá equalized after pouncing on a rebound from a free kick into the box.
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The return leg, which will decide who advances to the quarterfinals, is scheduled for next Wednesday (19) at the Maracanã.
See the goals from the match below:
The match
The game was lively from the first half, with both teams creating dangerous chances in attack.
But the main excitement came only after the break.
Keny Arroyo opened the scoring early in the second half, beating Samuel Lino with a dazzling dribble and firing into the top corner, giving Rossi no chance.
Flamengo’s response came in the 22nd minute of the second half from a set-piece situation.
After a free kick into the box, Leo Ortiz headed the ball against the post. On the rebound, Lucas Paquetá fired it into the net.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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