Flamengo beat Cruzeiro, book Libertadores spot with screamers, watch

Flamengo have qualified for the Libertadores quarterfinals.

The qualification came on Wednesday (19) with a victory 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 Mineirão.

The match began with total dominance from the home side.

Flamengo had 11 shots in the first 21 minutes of the game.

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

The Uruguayan played a one-two with Pedro and finished with great quality to open the scoring.

After the break, the scenario changed completely and Cruzeiro quickly found the 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 beautiful pass from Pedro and dribbled past William before scoring the goal that sealed qualification.

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

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

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

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

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