Flamengo put in a surreal number of crosses against Lanús in the Recopa | OneFootball

How many crosses did Flamengo make against Lanús (ARG)?

Flamengo needed a victory by at least two goals to win the Recopa against Lanús (ARG). Amidst the need for this result, the Most Beloved overdid the number of crosses and ended the match with 44 balls crossed into the area.

Despite the 44 crosses into Lanús' area, Flamengo only succeeded with seven. In other words, the Red-Black had a success rate of only 16% in this aspect. However, one of the penalties awarded to the Most Beloved came from an attempted cross.

Was the penalty for Flamengo awarded after a cross into the area?

In the final stretch of the first half, Varela received a deep pass on the right side of Flamengo's attack. The full-back crossed into the area, but the ball hit the arm of a Lanús defender. Thus, the referee awarded a penalty.

Arrascaeta, who played as a starter for Flamengo, took responsibility. The midfielder shot into the goalkeeper's right corner and found the net at Maracanã. Despite the goal from the number 10, the Most Beloved couldn't defeat Lanús and suffered a comeback in the last minute of extra time.

What is Flamengo's next challenge?

Flamengo shifts focus to the match against Madureira on Monday (02), for the return leg of the semifinal of the Campeonato Carioca. The match is scheduled for 9 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã.

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