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Flamengo Edges Past Central Córdoba in Tense Libertadores Clash
Santiago del Estero, Argentina – Flamengo secured a 2-1 victory over Central Córdoba de Santiago in a tightly contested CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage match at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades. The game, officiated by Chilean referee Felipe Gonzalez, was characterized by a high number of yellow cards.
Flamengo took the lead in the tenth minute through a Giorgian De Arrascaeta goal, assisted by Gerson. However, the Brazilian side saw De Arrascaeta, Nicolás De la Cruz, and Ayrton Lucas all receive yellow cards in the first half. Central Córdoba mounted a strong comeback in the second half, equalizing in the 61st minute with a Gastón Verón goal, assisted by Lucas Angulo. Despite more yellow cards for Flamengo, including one for Filipe Luis, and increased pressure from Central Córdoba, the score remained unchanged. Flamengo held a slight edge in possession (54% to 46%), though Central Córdoba registered more shots on target (4 to 2).
The match, played on May 8th, 2025, highlighted the competitiveness of the Libertadores group stage.
Substitutions central cordoba de santiago: at minute 47 D. Glaby came in and J. Galvan went out., at minute 58 G. Veron came in and N. Quagliata went out., at minute 76 F. Martinez came in and L. Angulo went out., at minute 76 F. Alfonso came in and M. Perello went out., at minute 84 I. Gomez came in and L. Heredia went out.
Substitutions flamengo: at minute 47 Juninho came in and Pedro went out., at minute 65 Luiz Araujo came in and N. de la Cruz went out., at minute 75 G. Varela came in and Wesley Franca went out., at minute 75 Leo Ortiz came in and Leo Pereira went out., at minute 90 Allan came in and E. Pulgar went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Central Cordoba de Santiago
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