Filipe Luís downplays Carrascal’s goal in Flamengo midfield review | OneFootball

Carrascal scored his first goal for Flamengo against Vasco in the 24th round of the Brasileirão

The Colombian Jorge Carrascal was in the starting lineup for the first time last Sunday (21) and scored a goal against Vasco. Given the midfielder's good performance, Flamengo's coach Filipe Luís stated that the player's performance goes far beyond just scoring goals.

"He has a lot of quality, he played a great game. He understood the spaces well, the importance, which is crucial for a player in his position. He scored the goal, but not only that. He continued the plays, posed a threat, created more chances and is a very important option for us," said Filipe Luís during the press conference.

How was Carrascal's first goal for Flamengo?

At the 11th minute of the first half, Emerson Royal played a one-two with Gonzalo Plata on the right and crossed into the area. Then, Bruno Henrique took a shot, goalkeeper Léo Jardim saved it and parried it into the middle.

On the rebound, Carrascal appeared and sent the ball into the back of the net. Flamengo took the lead against Vasco, but at the 30th minute conceded an equalizer in this 24th round of the Brasileirão.

How many games has Carrascal played under Filipe Luís?

The former Dynamo Moscow (RUS) player has reached his fifth game with the Sacred Mantle. However, the Colombian is the immediate substitute for Flamengo idol Arrascaeta, who is having one of the best seasons of his career.

What is Flamengo's next game?

With Carrascal available, Flamengo turns its attention to the dream of "Eternal Glory". For the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores, the Most Beloved visits Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) this Thursday (25).

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