Flamengo beat Cruzeiro, go through in Libertadores cracker, watch 🎥

Flamengo have qualified for the Libertadores quarterfinals.

The spot was secured this Wednesday (19) with a 2-1 win over Cruzeiro at the Maracanã.

Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino scored Flamengo’s goals in the match. Lucas Romero found the net for Cruzeiro.

In the first leg, the teams had drawn 1-1 at the Mineirão.

Watch the match highlights below:

The match began with total control from the home side.

Flamengo had 11 shots in the opening 21 minutes.

And the pressure turned into a lead in the 35th minute, through Arrascaeta.

The Uruguayan combined with Pedro and finished with great quality to open the scoring.

After the break, the picture changed completely and Cruzeiro quickly found an equalizer.

Lucas Romero tried his luck from outside the box and found the net.

But Flamengo responded quickly, going back in front in the 17th minute of the second half.

Samuel Lino received a fine pass from Pedro and dribbled past William before scoring the goal that sealed qualification.

Cruzeiro did try to push for another equalizer.

But Flamengo held firm and kept the lead until the final whistle.

Flamengo’s opponent in the Libertadores quarterfinals will come from the tie between Independiente del Valle-EQU and Tolima-COL.

The first leg took place this week because of the earthquake that struck Colombia this month.

Even away from home, Del Valle took the advantage with a 1-0 win.

The second leg will be played in Ecuador next Tuesday (25).

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