Cruzeiro and Flamengo draw in Libertadores last-16 first leg 🎥

Cruzeiro and Flamengo drew in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16.

This Wednesday’s match (12) at Mineirão had all its goals scored in the second half.

Arroyo opened the scoring with a brilliant individual play, and Lucas Paquetá equalized after pouncing on a rebound from a free kick into the box.

The return leg, which will decide who advances to the quarterfinals, is scheduled for next Wednesday (19) at the Maracanã.

See the goals from the match below:

The game was lively from the first half, with both teams creating dangerous chances in attack.

But the main excitement came only after the break.

Keny Arroyo opened the scoring early in the second half, beating Samuel Lino with a dazzling dribble and firing into the top corner, giving Rossi no chance.

Flamengo’s response came in the 22nd minute of the second half from a set-piece situation.

After a free kick into the box, Leo Ortiz headed the ball against the post. On the rebound, Lucas Paquetá fired it into the net.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.