Flamengo Advances to Copa Libertadores Quarterfinals with Victory Over Cruzeiro
Flamengo has secured their place in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores following a 2-1 victory against Cruzeiro at the Maracanã stadium on Wednesday (19). This win followed a 1-1 draw in the first leg at the Mineirão.
In this decisive match, Flamengo’s goals were scored by Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino, while Lucas Romero netted for Cruzeiro.
The home team dominated early, registering 11 shots in just the first 21 minutes of play. They opened the scoring in the 35th minute when Arrascaeta completed a clever one-two with Pedro and finished with precision.
The second half saw a shift in momentum as Cruzeiro quickly equalized. Lucas Romero took a shot from outside the box that found its way into the goal. However, Flamengo responded just 17 minutes later, regaining the lead when Samuel Lino received a well-placed pass from Pedro, maneuvered around William, and scored the goal that ensured Flamengo’s advancement.
Looking ahead, Flamengo will face the winner of the matchup between Independiente del Valle and Tolima in the quarterfinals. The first leg was held this week, with Del Valle taking a 1-0 lead despite being away, due to an earthquake that affected Colombia earlier this month. The second leg is scheduled to take place in Ecuador next Tuesday (25).
Flamengo have qualified for the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.
The qualification came this Wednesday (19) with a 2-1 win over Cruzeiro at the Maracanã.
Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino scored Flamengo’s goals in the match. Lucas Romero found the net for Cruzeiro.
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In the first leg, the teams had drawn 1-1 at the Mineirão.
Watch the match highlights below:
The match began with total dominance from the home side.
Flamengo had 11 shots in the opening 21 minutes of the game.
And the pressure turned into a lead in the 35th minute, through Arrascaeta.
The Uruguayan played a one-two with Pedro and finished superbly to open the scoring.
After the break, the picture changed completely and Cruzeiro quickly found the equalizer.
Lucas Romero tried his luck from outside the box and found the net.
But Flamengo responded quickly, going back in front 17 minutes into the second half.
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Samuel Lino received a beautiful pass from Pedro and dribbled past William before scoring the goal that sealed qualification.
Next round
Flamengo’s opponent in the Libertadores quarterfinals will come from the tie between Independiente del Valle-EQU and Tolima-COL.
The first leg took place this week due to the earthquake that hit Colombia this month.
Even playing away from home, Del Valle took the advantage with a 1-0 win.
The second leg will be played in Ecuador next Tuesday (25).
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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