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'Balkan War' at Maracanã

The match between Flamengo pits a "Brazilian" born in Serbia against a Chilean with a name of Croatian origin.

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Petkovic and Mirosevic. Fans who turn on the TV or radio this Wednesday will likely hear a lot of these names, with no trace of Latin origin. On the Brazilian side, a Serbian who loves samba, Dejan Petkovic, an idol of the red-and-black fans. On the Universidad Católica side, the team's standout player, Chilean Milovan Mirosevic, with a name of Croatian origin. Two ethnicities that were at war in the 90s.

The match, however, depends on Andrade. If he repeats the same midfield lineup, the Flamengo coach may leave Petkovic on the bench. Mirosevic, who came through the ranks at Católica and has played for Racing and Argentino Juniors, is expected to start from the start. The Chilean midfielder, like Petkovic, played in the 2002 Copa Libertadores and even scored a goal at the Maracanã, in a match in which the Flamengo idol failed to score. Fans are hoping the Serbian will come out on top in Wednesday's match.

Flamengo and Universidad Católica play this Wednesday at 21:50 p.m. at Maracanã, in the red-and-black team's debut in the 2010 Copa Santander Libertadores. Tickets are still on sale at the box office.

See where to buy tickets:
http://flamengo.com.br/site/noticias/noticia.php?id=8280