Flamengo surpassed the altitude and beat the LDU, from Ecuador, by 3 to 2, tonight (4), for the third round of the group stage of Libertadores, in an exciting game. The triumph, which made the red-black team maintain 100% of success in the competition and the leadership of Group G, happened with goals from Gabigol, twice, and Bruno Henrique – Borja and Amarilla scored for the hosts.
The number 9, even, scored his 16th goal for Flamengo in games of the Libertadores. In this way, he equaled the mark of Zico, the greatest idol in the history of the club of Gávea, as the club’s top scorers for the tournament.
With the result, Flamengo goes to nine points, while LDU remains with four. Argentina’s Vélez, who beat Chile’s La Calera, has three.
In the next round, coach Rogério Ceni’s team will face Unión La Calera, from Chile. Rubro-Negro returns to the field on Saturday, against Volta Redonda, in Maracanã, for the second game of the semifinal of the Campeonato Carioca.
Bet on the boy
With Gerson injured, coach Rogério Ceni opted for João Gomes in the starting lineup. Aaron, who was quoted for the vacancy, was kept in defense, forming a duo with Bruno Viana.
Early goal
Flamengo opened the scoring early in the game. When the stopwatch was just two minutes away, Everton Ribeiro stepped forward, passed the mark and triggered Gabigol. The number 9 invaded the area and hit the back of the net.
Not worth!
The hosts got to swing the net 10 minutes later, when, after a corner kick, Zunino got the ball and made it, but the referees pointed out that he was in an irregular position.
Owners of the game and great goal
Despite the altitude, Flamengo was able to command the actions and dictate the pace of the game. With space in the middle of the field and good pass changes, Rogério Ceni’s men had a good presence in the attack field.
The red-black advantage was extended with a great goal from Bruno Henrique. After the ball passed from foot to foot, Gabigol passed to shirt 27, which hit the first and sent in Gabbarini’s left angle.
Diego Alves goes out at halftime
Goalkeeper Diego Alves left in the halftime and Flamengo returned to the second half with Hugo. According to a Flamengo publication, shirt 1 “felt discomfort in his right thigh. He left to be preserved”.
The athlete Diego Alves felt a discomfort in his right thigh. It went out to be preserved. #CRF
– Flamengo (@Flamengo) May 5, 2021
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Ex Law
Behind the scoreboard, the LDU made changes and went up. The first opportunity was with Amarilla, who, after a lifted ball, picked up leftovers, dominated and hit hard, but sent the ball over. Soon after, Martínez Borja, who has already played for Flamengo, anticipated the defense and played to the bottom of the goal.
Change of scenery and tie
In the early part of the second half, the game changed the landscape. Before cornered, LDU started to have more field, while Flamengo could not have the same possession and exchange passes as before. In addition, it showed flaws in attempts to connect directly. In this way, the Ecuadorians managed to reach the tie. After Arce’s cross, Amarilla took advantage of the scoring and scored the second.
Penalty for victory
Gradually, Fla managed to improve and, although LDU still had the best opportunities, the match was more balanced. In the final stretch of the duel, Arrascaeta was launched by Filipe Luis and was shot down in the area. Gabigol took the ball, hit it and went out to celebrate. In addition to guaranteeing the three points, shirt number 9 reached 16 goals for Rubro-Negro in Libertadores.
Fright at the end
In extra time, LDU took a lot of danger with elevated balls in the area, but Flamengo managed to hold on and guarantee the triumph.
DATASHEET
LDU 2 X 3 FLAMENGO
Competition: Liberators cup
Local: Casablanca, in Quito (EQU)
Morning: May 4, 2021, Tuesday
Schedule: 9:30 pm (Brasília time)
Referee: Esteban Ostojich (Uruguay)
Assistants: Nicolas Taran (Uruguay) and Richard Trindad (URU)
Yellow cards: Caicedo, Corozo, Pablo Repetto (coach), Alcívar, Piovi, Espinoza (LDU); Hugo, Diego, Gabigol (FLA)
Red card:
Goals: Gabigol, from Flamengo, at 2 ‘/ 1st Q; Bruno Henrique, from Flamengo, at 30 ‘/ 1st Q; Martínez Borja, from LDU, at 4 ‘/ 2º T; Amarilla. LDU, at 15 ‘/ 2º T; Gabigol, from Flamengo, at 38 ‘/ 2nd Q
LDU: Gabbarini, Luis Caicedo (Muñoz), Ordóñez e Corozo (Quintero); Perlaza, Alcívar e Piovi (Espinoza), Zunino (Yellow) and Arce; Cruz (Ayala) and Martínez Borja. Technical: Pablo Repetto
Flamengo: Diego Alves (Hugo), Isla, Arão, Bruno Viana (Gustavo Henrique) and Filipe Luis; Diego, João Gomes (Hugo Moura), Everton Ribeiro (Vitinho) and Arrascaeta; Bruno Henrique and Gabigol (Renê). Technical: Rogerio Ceni
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