At Maracanã, Flamengo overtakes Millonarios and confirms itself in second place in Group E, advancing to the round of 16 of the Libertadores
On the night of this Tuesday, 28th, the Flamengofrom Brazil, received the Millionairesfrom Colombia, in a match valid for the sixth and final round of the group stage of the Conmebol Libertadores Cup 2024. After intense and exciting 90 minutes of the ball rolling on the Maracana Stadiumin the city of Rio de Janeiro, the Cariocas overcame the Colombians and won 3-0 very calmly.
In the first few minutes, the home team showed that the Colombians’ lives would not be easy. At 7 minutes, Pedro opened the scoring for Mengão. At 25, Juan Pablo Vargas scored an own goal for the visitors, increasing Rio’s advantage. And in the 44th minute, shirt 9 added the third on the scoreboard. In the second stage, nothing much happened between the two teams.
Thus, with the result of the match, Flamengo advances to the round of 16 of the continental competition, occupying second place in Group E, with 10 points won, while Millonarios is in last place, with only three points added. Mengão’s next commitment will be before the Vasco da Gamaon Sunday, 2, at Brazilian championship. The Colombians, on the other hand, enter the field again against Junior Barranquillafor the First A Category.
Source: sportbuzz
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