This time it didn't work
After a 1-1 draw in regulation time, Palmeiras wins 2-1 in extra time and wins the Libertadores title
By Flamengo Communication - inMONTEVIDEO - Two years after winning its second Libertadores title, Flamengo saw its chance for a third title slip away after losing to Palmeiras 2-1 in overtime, after a 1-1 draw in regulation. The match was played at the legendary Centenario Stadium, where Flamengo had won its first Libertadores 40 years ago.
The nation was the majority and put on a true spectacle at the Centenario, pushing Flamengo from the first minute. The red-and-black majority on the streets of Montevideo was proven at the stadium, with the red-and-blacks putting on a true show in the stands. With the majority of the fans, Flamengo naturally took the initiative, but the teams were still adjusting on the field when Palmeiras opened the scoring. Just five minutes in, due to a marking error, Rafael Veiga received the ball on the penalty spot and made it 1-0, the first-half score.
The nation was the majority and put on a true spectacle at the Centenario, pushing Flamengo from the first minute. The red-and-black majority on the streets of Montevideo was proven at the stadium, with the red-and-blacks putting on a true show in the stands. With the majority of the fans, Flamengo naturally took the initiative, but the teams were still adjusting on the field when Palmeiras opened the scoring. Just five minutes in, due to a marking error, Rafael Veiga received the ball on the penalty spot and made it 1-0, the first-half score.
In the second half, Flamengo hammered home the equalizer in the 26th minute with Gabi. The match went into extra time, and Deyverson scored the goal that gave Palmeiras the title.
TECHNICAL SHEET
LOCATION: Centenario Stadium (Montevideo)
PALMEIRAS: Weverton, Mayke (Gabriel Menino), Luan, Gomez and Piquerez (Felipe Melo); Ze Rafael (Danilo Barbosa), Danilo (Patrick de Paula), Gustavo Scarpa and Rafael Veiga (Deyverson); Dudu (Wesley) and Rony.
TECHNICIAN: Abel Ferreira.
FLAMENGO: Diego Alves, Isla (Matheuzinho), Rodrigo Caio, David Luiz and Filipe Luis (Rene); Willian Arão, Andreas Pereira (Pedro), Everton Ribeiro (Michael) and De Arrascaeta (Vitinho); Gabi and Bruno Henrique (Bruno Henrique).
COACH: Renato Gaucho
GOALS: First half, Rafael Veiga in the 5th minute. Second half, Gabi in the 26th minute. Extra time, Deyverson in the 5th minute.
JUDGE: Néstor Pitana (ARG)
YELLOW CARDS: Rodrigo Caio, Piquerez, Gabi, Gómez, De Arrascaeta, Abel Ferreira (coach), Felipe Melo.