Jorge Carrascal shines and plays key role in Flamengo’s opening goal | OneFootball

Carrascal provided the assist for Flamengo's second goal against Juventude

Flamengo defeated Juventude 2-0 last Sunday (14), in a match valid for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. Besides the red-black victory, the afternoon was special for Jorge Carrascal, who provided his first assist wearing the Sacred Mantle.

In summary, Emerson Royal extended Flamengo's lead with a header, after a beautiful cross from Carrascal. In the play, the number 22 rose alone on the side and headed the ball into the back of Juventude's net, at 42 minutes of the second half.

How was Carrascal's performance?

First of all, it's worth noting that Jorge Carrascal started the game on the bench. Coach Filipe Luís brought the player on only at the 33rd minute of the second half. Thus, with less than 15 minutes on the field, the midfielder provided his first assist wearing the Sacred Mantle.

What does Filipe Luís think about the midfielder?

— About Carrascal: a player who competes for a position originally with Arrascaeta, who is in his best phase. It's very difficult for a player who arrives to compete with one of the best players in Brazil at the moment, if not the best -, he said.

What is Flamengo's next game?

Now, Flamengo shifts focus and prepares for the Copa Libertadores. This is because the Most Beloved faces Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) on Thursday (18), starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the quarterfinals of the tournament.

After the historic victory and with the help of Carrascal, Flamengo reached 50 points in the Brasileirão and remained as the leader of the competition. Besides the milestone, Fla also increased its advantage as the best attack and best defense of the competition. In total, the Red-Black scored 47 goals and conceded only ten in 22 matches played so far.

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