Racing keeper admits anger at Flamengo after Libertadores defeat | OneFootball

Carrascal secured Flamengo’s victory in the final minutes of the match

Flamengo took the lead in the semifinals of the Libertadores after a 1-0 win over Racing (ARG) this Wednesday (22). After the match, goalkeeper Facundo Cambeses, from the Argentine team, revealed he was angry with Mengão.

— We’re leaving angry. Even though they had some chances, the game was already decided. They found the goal with a lot of luck, but football is like that and you have to accept it. They were lucky with the goal, I’m angry about that — he said, before concluding:

— But I’m proud of my teammates. We knew it would be a battle, it’s a final. The team has a lot of character. We’re going to turn this around in Avellaneda. With their (the fans’) support, we’ll be very strong — concluded Facundo Cambeses, in an interview in the mixed zone.

How was the match?

Despite the ‘scrappy’ game, Flamengo controlled the action throughout the match. With a shot hitting the post and miraculous saves from Facundo Cambeses, Mengão opened the scoring at the 43rd minute of the second half, after Carrascal capitalized on a rebound from a Bruno Henrique shot.

When will the teams meet again?

Flamengo and Racing will face each other again next Wednesday (29), at Estádio Presidente Perón, in Avellaneda. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in the second leg of the Libertadores semifinals.

Because of the 1-0 win at Maracanã, Flamengo has the advantage of a draw to advance to the Libertadores final. However, if Racing wins by one goal, the spot in the final will be decided by penalties.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Before thinking about the Libertadores, however, Flamengo has an important commitment in the Brasileirão. This Saturday (25), Mengão faces Fortaleza at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match between Flamengo and Racing.

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