Richard Schunke says Del Valle aim to force penalties after 2-0 Flamengo defeat | OneFootball

Independiente del Valle remain undeterred despite their 2-0 first leg defeat to Flamengo in Quito. Defender Richard Schunke spoke of a hostile contest to relish and said his side must be clinical to take the tie to penalties.

According to Coluna Do Fla, Schunke felt Del Valle need to control the ball, stay sharp defensively in duels and details, and, when in possession, use it well, attack with depth and carry threat. He said scoring the goals to take it to penalties is the target.

Forward Djorkaeff Reasco, a possible starter, said Flamengo’s win does not sap Del Valle’s motivation, speaking in the mixed zone in Ecuador. He is expected to cover for top scorer Charli Gonzalez, who was injured in the first leg. He added the tie is open and they will go after the win with the same desire.

Centre-back Mateo Carabajal acknowledged the challenge before travelling to Rio de Janeiro, yet spoke of belief in turning the tie. He is also in contention to start.

Flamengo lead 2-0 and can even lose by one and still advance to the Libertadores semi-finals. Del Valle need a win by two to force penalties. Kick-off is on Thursday 17 at 21:30 Brasília time, with live coverage on ESPN and Disney+.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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