After 15 years, the King started in a match of the continental competition and in the second half his compatriot relieved him. Mengao beat Vélez 2-1 (6-1 in total) and ratified his passage to the definition on October 29, in Guayaquil, against Athletico Paranaense.
The case was done. The confirmation was missing, the one that arrived on the night of the Maracanã: Flamengo is finalist of the Copa Libertadores 2022. Playing at home, in a full stadium, the Rio team beat Vélez Sarsfield again (this time with a 2-1, closing an expressive aggregate score of 6-1), to seal his presence in the dispute for the crown of America, the desire of the giant of Rio de Janeiro. Two Chileans in the final.
Considering the first leg 4-0, in Buenos Aires, including the dance, the Dorival Júnior team had done a lot of the work. For the same reason, they had the luxury of retaining some of their regulars. Arturo Vidal started for the first time at Libertadores after 15 years. His last match since the first minute had been a Colo Colo – América de México, in a distant 2007. King was one of his team’s central midfielders, teaming up with Joao Gomes, taking the place of Thiago Maia (he didn’t play as he was one yellow card away from suspension, just like Gabigol).
Vidal, despite the fact that his initial location was in the axis, had mixed tasks, just like his partner Gomes. The spaces they left were used, on some occasions, by Vélez. In the second half, the Chilean was booked for a push. He was then replaced by Erick Pulgar. Post by post.
Although the difference in the series was significant, a glimpse of illusion emerged among the Argentines with the opening of the Lucas Pratto account, the former Catholic university, at 21′. Miracle hope for the Fort. However, this was falling apart with the development of the game. At minute 42, Flamengo found the 1-1 thanks to one of their stars: Pedro. After a precise cross from Éverton Ribeiro, the centre-forward headed the ball into the goal of Uruguayan Burián. Pedro reached the twelfth goal of the 2022 edition of the Cup, hanging the artillery poster.
The Brazilians did not shine like in the first leg last week. Despite the poor state of the pitch (a failed bet by coach Alexander Medina), they showed off the best of their repertoire. This time it wasn’t like that, although their individual letters helped tip the scales once again. Rubro-Negro’s campus variety is the envy of South America. For example, the 2-1.
Marinho, who replaced Éverton Cebolinha, converted the second goal in the 68th minute. It was a superb left-footed shot, after an assist from the aforementioned Pedro. The end of the series, with 20 minutes to go.
They were able to stretch the numbers in injury time. Defender Pablo connects with a header and makes it 3-1, after a free kick from Pulgar hits the wall. However, the action is called off for offside. The fight was refereed by Chilean Piero Maza, who did a good job (another thing is when he leads in the Chilean league).
La Fla ensure their presence in the definition of the title of the Libertadores, which will take place on Saturday October 29 at the Monumental de Guayaquil, home of the Ecuadorian Barcelona. It won’t be against Palmeiras, as expected. Athletico Paranaense He gave the surprise and took Verdao out of the race, to reach the final at the hands of Felipao Scolari, an overly gifted coach.
This is the third Mengao final of the last four editions of the Libertadores. His previous results are mixed. In 2019, they terribly beat River Plate in Lima (in this final which was to be played in Santiago). But in 2021, he lost to Palmeiras, during the Centenary of Montevideo. This year he has the opportunity to redeem himself and become the best on the continent again, continuing Brazil’s hegemony in the competition. And with some Chilean national teams in the squad.
score sheet
flamingo 2 : Saints; Rodinei, Fabricio Bruno, Pablo, Filipe Luís (63′, Ayrton Lucas); Joao Gomes, A. Vidal (63′, E. Thumb); E. Ribeiro (83′, G. Varela), G. De Arrascaeta (83′, Diego), E. Cebolinha (63′, Marinho); and Pedro. DT: D.Junior.
Velez 1 : L. Burian; L. Jara, M. De los Santos, M. Brizuela, F. Ortega; N. Garayalde, S. Cáseres (70′, M. Seoane); L. Orellano (60′, J. Fernández), J. Florentín (59′, A. Osorio), L. Janson (84′, S. Castro); and L. Pratto (59′, W. Bou). DT: A. Medina.
Goals : 0-1, 21′, Pratto, attack in the middle after Janson’s low cross; 1-1, 42 ‘, Pedro, head after center of Everton Ribeiro; 2-1, 68’, Marinho, superb shot from the left.
Arbitrator : P. Maza (CHI). He warned Filipe Luís, Vidal (F); Garayalde, Seoane, Brizuela (V).
Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro. 66,635 people took part.
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