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What did Léo Nannetti, Flamengo’s U-20 goalkeeper, say before the match against Olimpia (PAR)?

Goalkeeper Léo Nannetti played a direct role in Flamengo’s qualification for the semifinals of the U-20 Libertadores. Before the clash with Olimpia (PAR), the number 1 of Mengão recalled the title won by the Rubro-Negro last year and made a point of mentioning that he prefers the match to be decided within the 90 minutes.

— Last year’s title is definitely an inspiration. And the responsibility increases. But we still have a semifinal ahead, our opponent is Olimpia. And honestly, I prefer that we settle it within the 90 minutes, said Léo Nannetti in an interview with ‘GE’.

Léo Nannetti has already accumulated several good performances wearing the Flamengo shirt. One of the most emblematic was in the penalty shootout against Barcelona (ESP), in the U-20 World Cup. On that occasion, the goalkeeper made saves that directly contributed to Mengão’s title at Maracanã.

WHAT WAS THE SAVE THAT LÉO NANNETTI MADE IN FLAMENGO’S U-20 LIBERTADORES MATCH?

In the U-20 Libertadores, Léo Nannetti put in a truly special performance in the last round of the group stage. That’s because, in the final play of the match against Independiente de Medellín (COL), the number 1 for Flamengo pulled off a ‘miracle’ save, preventing the Colombian team from scoring. As a result, Mengão finished first in Group A.

WHEN IS THE FLAMENGO VS. OLÍMPIA MATCH IN THE U-20 LIBERTADORES?

With Léo Nannetti available, Flamengo faces Olimpia this Thursday (19th), in the semifinal of the U-20 Libertadores. In short, the match kicks off at 4pm (Brasília time), at Banco Guayaquill, in Quito, Ecuador. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will provide coverage and details of the match on its website and social media. Finally, Flamengo TV (YouTube) and SporTV (cable channel) will broadcast the match.

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