Arrascaeta stunner for Flamengo echoes 2022 Libertadores strike | OneFootball

Arrascaeta’s superb finish in Flamengo’s 2-1 win over Cruzeiro in the Copa Libertadores last 16 drew instant parallels with his 2022 effort against Corinthians, as the victory sealed progress.

According to Globo.com, fans highlighted how similar the strikes were, each a curling effort into the top corner. On Wednesday he scored from inside the box on 34 minutes of the first half, while the 2022 quarter-final goal, then wearing 14, also sent Flamengo through.

The Uruguayan, now in the number 10 shirt, marked his 100th appearance in the competition. Facing his former club, he said he was delighted with the result, grateful for his time at Flamengo and respectful towards Cruzeiro, adding they could have scored more.

He said they had prepared for Cruzeiro’s match-ups after a tougher first meeting. The plan freed forward Pedro, opening spaces and generating chances, particularly before the interval.

Flamengo now await the winner of Independiente Del Valle v Tolima. The Ecuadorian side won 1-0 in the first leg in Colombia, leaving progress well set up for the home decider. The squad reconvenes on Thursday morning at Ninho do Urubu before visiting Cruzeiro again in the Brasileiro on Saturday at 20:30 Brasília time at the Mineirão, as they chase leaders Palmeiras.

Source: Globo.com

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