Pushed by the Nation, Flamengo beats Emelec on penalties and guarantees a place in the Libertadores quarterfinals
Gabigol scores both goals in regulation time. Diego Alves shines in his 100th match for Rubro-Negro in the penalty shootout.
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What a night! Cheered on by nearly 70 fans at the Maracanã stadium, Flamengo defeated Emelec and secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Gabigol scored twice in the first half, helping Flamengo take a 2-0 lead, which resulted in penalties. Diego Alves shone in his 4th match for the Manto Sagrado, securing the team's qualification (2-XNUMX). In the next stage, Flamengo will face Internacional, with the final match to be decided in Porto Alegre.