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Goalkeeper provided the assist for Flamengo’s qualification-clinching goal

Flamengo advanced to the Libertadores semifinals this Thursday (17) after a 1-1 draw with Independiente del Valle (ECU). Before Arrascaeta’s goal, however, the mood at the Maracanã was one of frustration due to Flamengo’s performance. Not for nothing, after the ball hit the net, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi argued with a fan.

What happened between Rossi and the fan?

After celebrating Arrascaeta’s goal with his teammates, Rossi went over to the stands and complained to a Flamengo fan. According to journalist Pablo Raphael, the supporter had been criticizing the team before the Uruguayan found the net.

How did Arrascaeta’s goal happen?

Rossi also provided the assist for Arrascaeta’s goal. In the 38th minute of the second half, the goalkeeper launched a long ball into the attacking half. The ball went over Independiente del Valle goalkeeper Quintana, and Arrascaeta simply tapped it into the back of the net.

Rossi was involved in Del Valle’s goal

Independiente del Valle’s goal came in the 30th minute of the first half, scored by Reasco. However, the play happened after a collective mistake by Flamengo, with direct involvement from Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas, and Rossi. Even so, Flamengo managed to overturn the deficit before the final whistle and secured a place in the next round of the continental competition.

Who is Flamengo’s next opponent?

Flamengo will face Estudiantes (ARG) in the Libertadores semifinals. The matches are scheduled for the weeks of October 14 and 21. Therefore, the first leg will take place at the Argentine team’s home stadium, while the second leg will be at the Maracanã.

Flamengo’s opponent, Estudiantes, eliminated Corinthians in the Libertadores quarterfinals. After a 1-1 draw in La Plata, the Argentine side won 1-0 at Neo Química Arena this Wednesday (16).

Flamengo and Estudiantes already faced each other in the Libertadores group stage

The semifinal matchups, in fact, will not be the first between Flamengo and Estudiantes in 2026. That is because the teams already met in the Libertadores group stage. They drew 1-1 in Argentina, while Flamengo won 1-0 at the Maracanã.

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