Medellín beat Cusco, set for 'final' with Estudiantes; Flamengo through | OneFootball

What was the match between Cusco (PER) and Estudiantes (ARG) like in the fifth round of the Libertadores group stage?

Group A of the Libertadores had its fifth round played this Wednesday (20). In Peru, Cusco (PER) lost to Independiente Medellín (COL) 3-2. As a result, the Colombian team will fight for the group’s last spot against Estudiantes (ARG) next week. Meanwhile, Flamengo has already punched its ticket to the round of 16.

Even playing at the altitude of Cusco, Medellín managed to score early in the match through Francisco Fydriszewski. Then, late in the second half, Choi scored. However, in stoppage time, the visitors found the net through Pelarza. Right after that, the Peruvians equalized with Fuentes. Finally, the Colombians sealed the win with a goal from Romana.

WHEN IS THE MEDELLÍN VS ESTUDIANTES MATCH IN THE LIBERTADORES?

Independiente Medellín will face Estudiantes away from home. At the moment, the Colombian side has seven points, while the Argentine team has six in the standings. In other words, if next Tuesday’s match (26), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), ends in a draw, the Colombian team secures qualification. However, if they win, the La Plata side will be the one to advance to the round of 16.

SEE LIBERTADORES GROUP A

1st | Flamengo | 10 points 2nd | Independiente Medellín | 7 points 3rd | Estudiantes | 6 points 4th | Cusco | 1 point

WHEN IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT LIBERTADORES MATCH?

Flamengo’s next match in the Libertadores will be against Cusco next Tuesday (26), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH IN THE LIBERTADORES?

Before that, however, Flamengo returns to the field to face Palmeiras in the Brasileirão. Kickoff is at 9 PM (Brasília time) this Saturday (23), at the Maracanã. The match is being treated as an “early final,” given how close the teams are in the tournament standings.

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