Flamengo beats Vasco on penalties and wins the Rio Cup
De Arrascaeta and César shine in the final stretch of the classic and Mengão takes another trophy
By Communication - Flamengo - in
They're champions!!! After a 1-1 draw in regulation time, Flamengo defeated Vasco 3-1 on penalties to win the Taça Rio title. Flamengo's goal in regulation time was scored by De Arrascaeta. In the penalty shootout, goalkeeper César shone, saving Tiago Reis' shot.
First time
In the first half, Flamengo had the best scoring chances. In the first minute of play, Ronaldo found himself unmarked on the right and fired a cross-shot. Mengão's first goal was nearly scored. In the 30th minute, Arrascaeta took a corner kick that Thuler headed, and the defender nearly scored. Fernando Miguel could only watch. In the 35th minute, Vitinho struck a well-placed shot, and Vasco's goalkeeper palmed it away. In the 44th minute, Vitinho, once again, unleashed a powerful shot, and the ball flew just wide of Fernando Miguel's left post. In stoppage time, Vitinho fired another shot. This time, Fernando Miguel performed a miracle and sent it out for a corner.
Second time
Flamengo maintained a strong rhythm in the second half. Despite conceding an early goal (scored by Tiago Reis), they created good chances. In the 14th minute, Vitinho nearly scored. He shot from outside the box, and Fernando Miguel saved. In the 23rd minute, it was De Arrascaeta's turn. Miguel saved again without rebounding. In the 28th minute, Vitor Gabriel tried a header from a corner, but sent it wide. In the 38th minute, there was confusion in the Vasco box. Arrascaeta grabbed the rebound and nearly scored. Mengão searched so hard that they found it. In stoppage time, De Arrascaeta equalized: 1-1! It was Flamengo's 5.000th goal in Cariocas. In the penalty shootout, Mais Querido won! The highlight came with César, who saved Tiago Reis's shot.
And now?
Flamengo returns to play on Wednesday, against Peñarol, at 21:30 pm, at Maracanã, in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores.