Rossi stars in shootout, Flamengo reach semi-finals | OneFootball

Flamengo struggled but is in the Libertadores semifinal. On Thursday, in La Plata, the red-blacks eliminated Estudiantes on penalties (4 to 2) after losing 1-0 in regular time.

Estudiantes scored the winning goal at the end of the first half, with Benedetti. In the penalty shootout, Rossi saved the kicks from Benedetti and Ascacibar to secure the qualification for the team from Rio.

And now?

In the semifinal, Flamengo will face Racing. The first leg will take place at Maracanã, while the return match will be in Avellaneda.

Match Summary

ESTUDIANTES 1 x 0 FLAMENGO (Penalties: 2 x 4)

Competition: Libertadores Quarterfinals  Location: Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in La Plata (Argentina)  Date: September 25, 2025 (Thursday)  Time: 9:30 PM (Brasília time)  Yellow Cards: Nuñez (Estudiantes) / Léo Pereira (Flamengo)  Red Cards: None

Refereeing

GOAL:

Benedetti, at 47′ of the 1st Half (Estudiantes)

ESTUDIANTES

Muslera, Gómez, Núñez, Rodríguez and Arzamendía (Cetré); Ascacíbar, Medina (Castro), Benedetti and Amondarain (Sosa); Carrillo (Allario) and Palacios (Perez) Coach: Eduardo Domínguez

FLAMENGO

Rossi, Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Saúl and Arrascaeta (Carrascal); Plata (Luiz Araújo), Pedro (Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino Coach: Filipe Luís

How the game went

The match started at a slow pace, with Estudiantes and Flamengo trying to maintain possession but not allowing space for the opponent's advances. As a result, no dangerous plays occurred in the first part of the match.

Gradually, Flamengo began to have more possession and almost opened the scoring at 16 minutes. Pedro took advantage of a low cross and stretched to finish, but Rodríguez threw himself and saved the home team.

The scare improved Estudiantes' performance in the match. The home team attempted to press and threatened with a shot from Arzamendia that was stopped by Rossi. However, Flamengo responded with Saul, who hit the post at 32 minutes.

In the final minutes, the game became balanced again. Flamengo posed a threat at 42 minutes when Saul tried from a distance and saw the ball pass close to the goal. But in stoppage time, Estudiantes opened the scoring. Benedetti was launched and hit a beautiful shot to give the home team the lead.

In the second half, Estudiantes attempted to press, but Flamengo soon balanced the actions. However, both teams were making mistakes in the offensive sector and did not pose a threat to the opponent.

Gradually, Flamengo again had more possession but left space for Estudiantes' advances. The Argentinians almost extended their lead at 21 minutes. In a quick advance, Palacios crossed low, and Saul appeared to save the red-blacks.

Estudiantes managed to score again at 27 minutes, once more with Benedetti. However, the goal was disallowed for the midfielder's offside. The match continued with the same pattern, with Estudiantes posing more danger. Cetré, on two occasions, finished close to the goal. Meanwhile, Flamengo struggled to complete plays.

In the final minutes, Flamengo maintained possession and still sought a goal. However, Estudiantes held onto their advantage to take the decision to penalties. In the shootout, Rossi was the hero. The goalkeeper saved the kicks from Benedetti and Ascacibar to secure the red-blacks' qualification.

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