With the crowd at the Monumental stadium in Santiago (CHI) reduced, it was possible to hear Zé Ricardo's precise instructions to Emerson:
"You're going to play behind Guerrero," he summarized.
And so it was, that after Marcelo Cirino's cross, Guerrero was unable to finish and coming from behind, with his right foot, Emerson hit it firmly and scored the goal that gave Flamengo the victory over Palestino, in the first leg of the round of 28 of the Copa Sudamericana. With the result, Mengão plays for a draw next Wednesday (XNUMX), in Cariacica, to continue in the competition.
Fan club members have the pride of playing alongside each victory: the money goes to football and brings more reinforcements, new talent, and infrastructure to the training center. And they also have advantages in official stores to buy the jersey and wear it with pride! Click and join now.
The game was open from the start. Fernandinho dropped down the left flank and, with his speed, created Flamengo's best chances. Flamengo threatened the Chilean goal twice in the first fifteen minutes, forcing the opposing team to reorganize their position on the field to level the playing field.
Although they didn't threaten Alex Muralha's goal during the first half, Palestino imposed heavy marking, reduced space, and left the match open. Always loyal, the Chileans left no room for Flamengo's playmaking, and the partial tie naturally progressed until the final whistle of the first half.
In the second half, Zé Ricardo changed the formation without changing any players. Fernandinho on the right wing, Alan Patrick on the wing, and the 4-2-3-1 made Flamengo more incisive. Marcelo Cirino came on for Fernandinho, who took a knock, and Emerson came on for Mancuello. The Chileans fell back due to the strength of the red-and-black play, which, in the 33rd minute, through the old star of the number 11, gave them the lead.
Leading the scoreboard, Mais Querido waited, controlled the game more, and when threatened, saw Alex Muralha make some great saves. The last, in the 46th minute, was a sensational save after Benegas' shot.
With the win, Flamengo can even draw next week in Cariacica to secure a spot. The winner of the match against Palestino will face San Lorenzo (ARG) or La Guaira (VEN) in the quarterfinals.
"You're going to play behind Guerrero," he summarized.
And so it was, that after Marcelo Cirino's cross, Guerrero was unable to finish and coming from behind, with his right foot, Emerson hit it firmly and scored the goal that gave Flamengo the victory over Palestino, in the first leg of the round of 28 of the Copa Sudamericana. With the result, Mengão plays for a draw next Wednesday (XNUMX), in Cariacica, to continue in the competition.
Fan club members have the pride of playing alongside each victory: the money goes to football and brings more reinforcements, new talent, and infrastructure to the training center. And they also have advantages in official stores to buy the jersey and wear it with pride! Click and join now.
The game was open from the start. Fernandinho dropped down the left flank and, with his speed, created Flamengo's best chances. Flamengo threatened the Chilean goal twice in the first fifteen minutes, forcing the opposing team to reorganize their position on the field to level the playing field.
Although they didn't threaten Alex Muralha's goal during the first half, Palestino imposed heavy marking, reduced space, and left the match open. Always loyal, the Chileans left no room for Flamengo's playmaking, and the partial tie naturally progressed until the final whistle of the first half.
In the second half, Zé Ricardo changed the formation without changing any players. Fernandinho on the right wing, Alan Patrick on the wing, and the 4-2-3-1 made Flamengo more incisive. Marcelo Cirino came on for Fernandinho, who took a knock, and Emerson came on for Mancuello. The Chileans fell back due to the strength of the red-and-black play, which, in the 33rd minute, through the old star of the number 11, gave them the lead.
Leading the scoreboard, Mais Querido waited, controlled the game more, and when threatened, saw Alex Muralha make some great saves. The last, in the 46th minute, was a sensational save after Benegas' shot.
With the win, Flamengo can even draw next week in Cariacica to secure a spot. The winner of the match against Palestino will face San Lorenzo (ARG) or La Guaira (VEN) in the quarterfinals.