Bruno Henrique named fans' favourite after Flamengo win over Del Valle | OneFootball

Rubro-Negro fans chose Bruno Henrique as the ‘Fans’ MVP’ in a vote on social media

Flamengo beat Independiente del Valle (ECU) 2-0 on Thursday (10) in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. After scoring a stunning goal in the match, Bruno Henrique was one of Fla’s standout performers. As a result, the No. 27 shirt was named the ‘Fans’ MVP’.

First, Flamengo opened a vote on its official social media channels so fans could choose the player who shone the most in the match. That way, Bruno Henrique was elected the ‘Fans’ MVP’ after opening the scoring for the Rubro-Negro at the altitude of Quito, Ecuador.

How did the voting go?

Before anything else, Bruno Henrique had to beat out some top teammates to win the ‘Fans’ MVP’ vote. So, the No. 27 competed against: Ayrton Lucas, Samuel Lino, and Léo Pereira. However, the No. 27 won the vote.

What was the result?

How did Flamengo win?

In short, Flamengo did not have an easy time in the first half. Independiente del Valle had ten shots to none, taking advantage of the 2,850-meter altitude to put pressure on the Rubro-Negro side. However, the Most Beloved held firm and went into halftime without conceding, even under constant pressure from the opponent.

In the second half, despite the Ecuadorian pressure, Flamengo managed to get forward. So, with just four shots, the Rio de Janeiro side scored twice. Bruno Henrique opened the scoring in the 15th minute of the second half, while Léo Pereira doubled the lead in the 29th minute.

What is Flamengo’s situation now?

Now, after the 2-0 win, Flamengo can lose the second leg by up to one goal and still qualify for the Libertadores semifinals. It is worth noting that the rematch with Independiente del Valle will take place next Thursday (17) at the Maracanã, starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time),

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Before that, however, Flamengo returns to the pitch on Sunday (13), when it faces Corinthians at the Maracanã in a match valid for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. Meanwhile, the ball starts rolling at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with on-site coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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