Peñarol defeats Flamengo in a thrilling match
Peñarol secured a crucial victory in the first leg of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals, defeating Flamengo 1-0 in a thrilling and action-packed match at the Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro.
The match started with Flamengo dominating possession, attempting to impose their game from the beginning. However, Peñarol proved solid in defense and capitalized on a clear opportunity to open the scoring in the 13th minute when J. Cabrera scored a beautiful goal after an assist from M. Silvera.
Despite the disadvantage, Flamengo continued to search for the equalizer and created several dangerous chances, but Peñarol’s defense remained resolute.
In the second half, Peñarol tried to manage their lead while Flamengo relentlessly pursued the equalizing goal. The match became more intense, with both teams receiving several yellow cards.
Ultimately, the score remained unchanged and Peñarol took a vital win for the series, which will be decided in the second leg in Montevideo.
Match statistics:
* Flamengo: 77% possession, 19 shots (6 on target, 8 off target), 5 corners, 13 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
* Peñarol: 23% possession, 11 shots (2 on target, 7 off target), 3 corners, 11 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
Match details:
* Date: September 19, 2024
* City: Rio de Janeiro
* Stadium: Estádio do Maracanã
* Referee: Jesus Valenzuela (Venezuela)
* League: CONMEBOL Libertadores
* Season: 2024
* Round: Quarter-finals
* Country: World
Substitutions flamengo: at minute 46 Wesley came in and G. Varela went out., at minute 56 C. Alcaraz came in and E. Pulgar went out., at minute 61 Carlinhos came in and G. Plata went out., at minute 61 Ayrton Lucas came in and Alex Sandro went out., at minute 70 Leo Ortiz came in and N. de la Cruz went out.
Substitutions penarol: at minute 68 L. Sequeira came in and J. Cabrera went out., at minute 69 G. Ramirez came in and E. Darias went out., at minute 69 Lucas Hernandez came in and J. Baez went out., at minute 73 F. Batista came in and M. Silvera went out., at minute 76 C. Mayada came in and P. Milans went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Flamengo
Penarol
Titulares:
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