Arrascaeta voted fans' star after Flamengo's progress in Libertadores | OneFootball

Rubro-Negro fans chose Arrascaeta as the ‘Fans’ Man of the Match’ in a vote on social media

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Independiente del Valle (ECU) in the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. After scoring the goal that sealed Mais Querido’s place in the semifinals, Arrascaeta was one of Fla’s standout performers. As a result, the No. 10 was named the ‘Fans’ Man of the Match.’

First of all, Flamengo opened a vote on its official social media accounts so fans could choose the player who shone the brightest in the match. That way, Arrascaeta was elected the ‘Fans’ Man of the Match’ after sealing Rubro-Negro’s qualification in the Libertadores.

How did the voting go?

Before anything else, Arrascaeta had to beat out some big-name teammates to win the ‘Fans’ Man of the Match’ vote for the game against Independiente del Valle. So, the No. 10 competed against: Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Gonzalo Plata.

What was the result?

How did Flamengo perform in the Libertadores match?

Flamengo booked their place in the Libertadores semifinals on Thursday (17). Despite expectations of a comfortable game, after Rubro-Negro’s 2-0 win in the first leg at the altitude of Quito, Ecuador, what unfolded at the Maracanã was quite the opposite. Mengão went behind in the first half, with a goal from Reasco.

In the second half, Jorginho was sent off, Del Valle nearly scored a second goal—later ruled out for offside—and Flamengo came close to being dragged into a penalty shootout. In the end, calm only returned after a mistake by goalkeeper Quintana, who misjudged the flight of the ball following a long clearance from Rossi. On that play, Arrascaeta broke free and headed the ball into the back of the net, leveling the score at the Maracanã.

Despite the draw, Flamengo advanced to the Libertadores semifinals. That’s because the aggregate score was 3-1 for Mais Querido, who had beaten Independiente del Valle 2-0 at the altitude of Quito, Ecuador. As a result, in the next round, Rubro-Negro will face Estudiantes de la Plata (ARG).

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Before that, however, Flamengo are focused on securing the top spot in the Brazilian Championship. In short, on Sunday (20), Mais Querido will face Red Bull Bragantino at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. The match will be valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão.

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