In key 4 of the CONMEBOL – Copa Libertadores 2024 tournament, the tight clash between Flamengo and Peñarol, held at the Maracanã stadium, ended with the defeat of the home team by 1-0. With a goal from Javier Cabrera in the 12th minute of the first half, Peñarol determined the outcome of the match.
Flamengo appeared superior by dominating possession (66%) against Peñarol as well as in the number of shots on target (19), although without success in scoring to be the winner.
Javier Cabrera’s performance crowned him as the best player of the match. The Peñarol midfielder scored 1 goal, made 11 successful passes, and sought the opponent’s goal with 2 shots.
Another key player at the Maracanã stadium was Washington Aguerre. The Peñarol goalkeeper performed greatly against Flamengo, saving 7 shots and completing 10 successful passes.
In the 63rd minute of the second half, Peñarol forward Maximiliano Silvera embarrassed Ayrton Lucas, Flamengo’s defender, with a superb nutmeg.
Flamengo’s coach, Tite, set up a 4-5-1 formation with Agustín Rossi in goal; Guillermo Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro in the defensive line; Erick Pulgar, Nicolás De La Cruz, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Gérson, and Gonzalo Plata in midfield; and Bruno Henrique in attack.
On the other hand, the team led by Diego Aguirre deployed a 4-5-1 strategy with Washington Aguerre between the posts; Pedro Milans, Javier Méndez, Guzmán Rodriguez, and Maximiliano Olivera in defense; Damián García, Eduardo Darias, Javier Cabrera, Leonardo Fernández, and Jaime Báez in midfield; and Maximiliano Silvera up front.
The match at the Maracanã stadium was officiated by referee Jesús Valenzuela Sáez.
Peñarol started better and took the lead in the match against Flamengo. The return match will be held next Thursday, September 26, to determine which team qualifies for the semifinals.
Changes in Flamengo
- 45′ 2T – Guillermo Varela Olivera out for Wesley Vinícius França Lima
- 55′ 2T – Erick Antonio Pulgar Farfán out for Carlos Jonas Alcaraz
- 60′ 2T – Gonzalo Jordy Plata Jiménez out for Carlos Moisés de Lima and Alex Sandro Lobo Silva out for Ayrton Lucas Dantas de Medeiros
Cautions in Flamengo:
- 42′ 1T Gonzalo Plata (Holding the opponent to prevent him from advancing) and 7′ 2T Erick Pulgar (Holding the opponent to prevent him from advancing)
Changes in Peñarol
- 67′ 2T – Marcelo Javier Cabrera Rivero out for Leonardo Exequiel Sequeira and Washington Eduardo Darias Lafuente out for Gastón Exequiel Ramírez Pereyra
- 69′ 2T – Jaime Báez Stábile out for Lucas Camilo Hernández Perdomo and Diego Nicolás De La Cruz Arcosa out for Leonardo Rech Ortiz
- 72′ 2T – Maximiliano Joaquin Silvera Cabo out for Facundo Agustín Batista Ochoa
- 75′ 2T – Pedro Milans Carambula out for Camilo Sebastián Mayada Mesa
Cautions in Peñarol:
- 28′ 1T Damián García (Holding the opponent to prevent him from advancing), 31′ 1T Javier Méndez (Holding the opponent to prevent him from advancing), and 45′ 2T Washington Aguerre (Delaying the game)
BBC-NEWS-SRC: IMPORTING DATE: 2024-09-20 02:00:01