Arrascaeta nears Zico record after Flamengo's Libertadores winner | OneFootball

No. 10 scored Flamengo’s qualification-clinching goal against Del Valle (ECU)

Arrascaeta was Flamengo’s standout player in the 1-1 draw with Independiente del Valle (ECU) this Thursday (17). After all, the Uruguayan scored the goal that sealed Mengão’s place in the Libertadores semifinals. As a result, the No. 10 moved closer to Zico’s goal tally in the tournament.

With the goal scored this Thursday (17), Arrascaeta reached 14 goals for Flamengo in the Libertadores. In other words, the Uruguayan is now just two goals away from matching Zico’s mark, the greatest idol in the history of the Most Beloved.

Who is Flamengo’s top scorer in the Libertadores?

Gabigol is Flamengo’s all-time top scorer in Copa Libertadores history, with 30 goals. Pedro and Bruno Henrique come next, with 28 goals each. Finally, Zico sits in third place in the ranking, with 16 goals.

How did Arrascaeta’s goal happen?

In the 38th minute of the second half, Rossi launched the ball into the attacking half and benefited from a bizarre mistake by goalkeeper Quintana. The ball bounced and looped over the opposing keeper. That left Arrascaeta with the simple task of tapping it into the back of the net and sealing Flamengo’s qualification.

What did Arrascaeta say about the goal?

— I saw that he played that long ball. I believed I could get past the defender. I think the goalkeeper misjudged the ball, and I was fortunate to finish it into the net. It helped the team qualify -, said the No. 10.

When is Flamengo’s next Libertadores match?

Arrascaeta will have at least two more matches to equal Zico’s number of Libertadores goals. Flamengo will face Estudiantes (ARG) in the tournament semifinals, with the matches scheduled for the weeks of October 14 and 21.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo now puts the Libertadores ‘aside’ and turns its focus back to the Brasileirão title race. This Sunday (20), Leonardo Jardim’s team faces Red Bull Bragantino at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the 28th round of the league.

Thus, SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. Bragantino match. In addition, Coluna do Fla will follow every detail of the clash on its website, on YouTube and across its social media.

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