Jorginho hails ‘Libertadores vibe’ after Flamengo v Estudiantes | OneFootball

Jorginho started in Flamengo’s 1-1 draw with Estudiantes (ARG)

A typical Libertadores night. Chaos, red cards, a packed stadium, a home-friendly referee, and much more. All of that was part of the scene in Estudiantes (ARG) 1-1 Flamengo in La Plata. In the starting lineup for the Rubro-Negro side this Wednesday (29), Jorginho praised the atmosphere of the competition and celebrated the away point.

— It was a difficult match. We knew there would be a battle, these are the kinds of things that happen in a Libertadores game. In the end, I think it was a great spectacle, with a wonderful crowd in the stadium. So, we can fight, but it was fair, without ugly scenes, and I think that’s part of sport. It was a good away point — said Jorginho.

HOW DID THE MATCH GO?

With Jorginho, Flamengo controlled the first half and took the lead through Luiz Araújo, after a brilliant move by Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique. However, Estudiantes started the second half better and equalized through Guido Carrillo. The result kept Mengão top of Libertadores Group A for another round.

WHAT DOES LIBERTADORES GROUP A LOOK LIKE?

With seven points, Flamengo sits at the top of the table with seven points. Next comes Estudiantes with five. Independiente Medellín (COL) and Cusco (PER) complete the group with one and zero, respectively. The two face each other this Thursday (30) in Colombia.

SO WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

The Most Beloved takes a break from the Libertadores and turns its focus to the Brasileirão. This Sunday (03), Flamengo faces Vasco at the Maracanã starting at 4:00 PM (Brasília time). The Rubro-Negro is still chasing leader Palmeiras in the national tournament.

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