ESPN Argentina “goes wild” at Flamengo goal v Independiente del Valle | OneFootball

Commentators highlighted Brazil’s leading role in the quarterfinals and predicted four Brazilian teams in the semifinals

Caught between putting up with it or losing their minds, the ESPN Argentina broadcast team lost their minds over Flamengo’s first goal. As a result, the ‘hermanos’ were furious about the 2-0 scoreline against Independiente del Valle (ECU) in the first leg of the Libertadores. The reaction gained momentum abroad even before the final whistle in Quito.

What did the ESPN Argentina commentators say about Flamengo’s goal?

“Here comes Flamengo. Don’t tell me, don’t tell me, don’t tell me. Yeah... that’s football. That’s Flamengo. That’s Bruno Henrique. That was what we were debating: does controlling the Brazilians’ game encourage you or worry you? Del Valle got encouraged. There could be four Brazilians in the semifinals,” the broadcast reacted.

How did Flamengo’s first goal against Independiente del Valle happen?

Bruno Henrique opened the scoring in the 15th minute of the second half. Jorginho then drove the ball through the middle and played it to Samuel Lino, who sent in a low cross for the No. 27 to finish into the net. In this way, Flamengo broke the Ecuadorians’ resistance early in the second half.

How did Flamengo’s second goal against Independiente del Valle happen?

In the 29th minute, Léo Pereira doubled the lead with a header and wrapped it up in Quito after a cross from Emerson Royal. So, even with a possible defeat by up to one goal in the second leg, Mengão would still secure a direct place in the Libertadores semifinals.

What are the quarterfinal results so far?

Fluminense beat Platense (ARG) 2-0, while Palmeiras defeated LDU (ECU) 1-0. Corinthians, meanwhile, drew 1-1 with Estudiantes (ARG), and Flamengo overcame Independiente del Valle 2-0. That means three of the four Brazilian representatives took the lead in the first leg of the quarterfinals.

What surprised the Ecuadorians about the result?

The Ecuadorian press reacted with astonishment to Flamengo’s away win. That is because local outlets even compared the matchup to the story of David and Goliath, given the financial gap between the squads. Even so, the result was surprising precisely because of Rubro-Negro’s commanding performance in Quito’s altitude.

When is the second leg between Flamengo and Independiente del Valle?

The second leg will take place on Thursday (17) at the Maracanã, starting at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time. Before that, however, Flamengo face Corinthians this Sunday (13), at the Maracanã, starting at 5:30 p.m. Brasília time, in the 27th round of the Brasileirão.

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