Flamengo praise Rossi and tease Estudiantes after Libertadores progress | OneFootball

Rossi saved two penalties and helped Flamengo qualify in La Plata

Flamengo has qualified for the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores after eliminating Estudiantes (ARG) in a penalty shootout. Agustín Rossi was the hero of the match and was praised by the club on social media.

“Rossi is the wall! Rossi is the real wall. The ex-player rule of my goalkeeper, alright? This is Flamengo for real”, posted the red-black team on X, formerly Twitter. This moment generated great buzz and interaction among the Nation.

HOW WAS THE GAME?

In front of a packed stadium in La Plata, Flamengo saw Estudiantes take the lead in the 47th minute of the first half, with Gastón Benedetti. In the second half, the red-black team sought to equalize but couldn't break through the Argentine defense.

Thus, the match went to penalties, and Agustín Rossi shone to save Flamengo and secure a spot in the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores. The Argentine goalkeeper saved two shots, from Gastón Benedetti and Santiago Ascacíbar.

ROSSI'S EX-PLAYER RULE?

Agustín Rossi played for Estudiantes at the start of his career. The Flamengo goalkeeper played in only three matches for the team from La Plata when he was 22 years old. Shortly after, the goalkeeper signed permanently with Boca Juniors (ARG).

WHAT'S NEXT FOR FLAMENGO?

With the qualification, Flamengo already has a defined opponent in the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores. The red-black team will face Racing (ARG), who eliminated Vélez Sarsfield (ARG). Therefore, Mengão will return to Argentina.

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