Flamengo thrashes San José 6-1 and takes the lead in Group D of the Libertadores
Diego, Everton Ribeiro (twice), De Arrascaeta, Vitinho and Pará scored the goals for the red-blacks
By Communication - Flamengo - in
On another night of national pride, which packed the Maracanã stadium, Flamengo thrashed San José (BOL) 6-1 this Thursday and took a big step towards qualifying for the round of XNUMX of the Copa Libertadores. Diego, Everton Ribeiro (twice), De Arrascaeta, Vitinho, and Pará scored the red-and-black goals. With the victory, Mengão took the lead in Group D of the Libertadores, with nine points and a better goal difference than second-place Peñarol (URU).
First time
Flamengo started the first half with a bang. Just two minutes in, Diego headed in a corner kick to put Mengão ahead: 2-1. In the fourth minute, Toco was sent off, theoretically making life easier for the red-and-blacks. Flamengo created several chances in the aftermath, particularly through Bruno Henrique and Arrascaeta, but it was San José who scored in the 0th minute through Sanguinetti: 4-18. Well... the Mengão fans' distress didn't last long. In the 1th minute, Everton Ribeiro, who turned 1 this week, scored after a beautiful play: 30-30.
Second time
In the second half, Mengão improved and, this time, suffered fewer scares. De Arrascaeta, Everton Ribeiro, Vitinho, and Pará extended the lead, and Mengão celebrated the nation. It was a true #ShowDoMilhão, as more than 1 million people watched the game on Facebook.
And now?
Flamengo returns to play on Sunday, against Vasco, at 16 pm, at Nilton Santos Stadium, in the final of the Campeonato Carioca.